Meaning & Origin
Vitaliy is a boy's baby name of Latin origin via Ukrainian, the Ukrainian form of Vitaly — derived from the Latin vitalis, meaning 'of life' or 'vital, full of life.' It is one of the most common given names in Ukraine and Russia, with deep roots in both Latin Christianity and Slavic culture.
With 423 recorded U.S. births, Vitaliy is primarily used in Ukrainian and Russian American communities. Its meaning — full of life, vital — makes it a name that carries an inherent energy and optimism.