Viha
Every Viha since 2002 — 453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Viha
Viha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,513 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 453 American babies have been named Viha. Its peak came in 2025, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Viha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Viha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | #2,513 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,690 |
| 2023 | 44 | #3,583 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,413 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,082 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,160 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,897 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,993 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,273 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,962 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,251 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,909 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,210 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,205 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,746 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,751 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #17,979 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Viha in 2025?
Viha ranked #2,513 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Viha?
453 babies have been named Viha in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Viha most popular?
Viha peaked in 2025, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Viha a boy or girl name?
Viha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Viha rising or falling?
Viha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.