Girl name · Latin
Gloria
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: glory, renownGloria is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "glory, renown". It is used in English, Italian and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Glory, renown
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #655 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Gloria
As a girl's name, Gloria comes from Latin and means "glory, renown". It is used in English, Italian and Spanish.
In Italian, say GLOH-ryah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Gloria on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Gloria on 4 lists.
“Latin for glory, sung in many Christmas hymns”
From Reindeer names, girl reindeer names
“Glory, renown; Latin. Say GLOH-ryah”
From Italian girl names, italian girl names that work in English
“Glory; Latin. Beloved children's poet Fuertes bore it”
From Spanish girl names, royal and historic Spanish girl names
“Glory, renown; Latin. A title of the Virgin Mary”
From Vintage girl names, 1930s to 1950s girl names
How popular is Gloria?
- US rank in 2025
- #655
- 437 babies, 272 per million girls
- Best rank
- #20 in 1925
- Most babies: 12,627 in 1947
- Babies since 1881
- At least 415,281
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 5 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 32 per million |
| 1900s | 149 per million |
| 1910s | 346 per million |
| 1920s | 5,259 per million |
| 1930s | 6,432 per million |
| 1940s | 7,253 per million |
| 1950s | 4,508 per million |
| 1960s | 2,113 per million |
| 1970s | 920 per million |
| 1980s | 607 per million |
| 1990s | 544 per million |
| 2000s | 393 per million |
| 2010s | 321 per million |
| 2020s | 292 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #550 | #561 | #582 | #560 | #578 | #571 | #629 | #672 | #652 | #655 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Gloria
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- GeorgiaFarmer, earth worker (Greek, girl)
- GioiaJoy (Italian, girl)
- GiorgiaFarmer, earth worker (Greek, girl)
- GloryPraise, honor (English, girl)
- GosiaDiminutive of Małgorzata, a pearl (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- ClioGlory (Greek, girl)
- CleopatraGlory of the father (Greek, girl)
- ShemName, renown (Hebrew, boy)
- TheklaGlory of God (Greek, girl)
- WenceslasMore glory (Slavic, boy)
- BogusławGlory of God (Slavic, boy)
- BolesławGreater glory (Slavic, boy)
- BorislavBattle glory (Slavic, boy)
- BronisławProtection and glory (Slavic, boy)
- BronisławaProtection and glory (Slavic, girl)
Middle names for Gloria
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Gloria: common questions
What does the name Gloria mean?
Gloria comes from Latin and means "glory, renown".
Is Gloria a boy or girl name?
Gloria is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Gloria come from?
Gloria comes from Latin and means "glory, renown". Today it is used in English, Italian and Spanish.
How popular is the name Gloria?
Gloria ranked #655 in the US in 2025, with 437 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Gloria?
Names spelled like Gloria include Georgia, Gioia, Giorgia, Glory and Gosia.
What middle names go with Gloria?
Middle names that flow well with Gloria include Aoife, Elise, Eliza, Eve and Faith. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.