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Viliamu

A boy's name of Polynesian origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

When Viliamu hit its peak of 6 births in 2006, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.

Today, Viliamu reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.

Viliamu is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Viliamu is a boy's baby name of Polynesian origin, the Samoan and Tongan form of William meaning 'resolute protector' in Old German.

EtymologyShow more

Viliamu is built from 7 letters and three syllablesa mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Polynesian naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Viliamu creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.

At a Glance

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Current Rank
11
Total births
Since 2006
2006
Peak year
6 births
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Popularity Over Time

Viliamu has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.

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First appeared: 2006Peak: 2006 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Viliamu
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s5
2000s6

The Story of Viliamu

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Viliamu is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Viliamu are most likely born between 2006 and 2016.

How rare is Viliamu?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Viliamu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 20062021)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Viliamu
YearBirthsRank
20215#13938
20066#11982

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Viliamu a boy's or girl's name?
Viliamu is primarily a boy's name.
When was Viliamu most popular?
Viliamu reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Viliamu?
Viliamu is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 2006. Its peak was in 2006.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20062021