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Gloria is a feminine name used in English and Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘glory’, from the Portuguese and Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary Maria da Glória and María de Gloria. The name was introduced to the English-speaking world by E." It ranked #655 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘glory’, from the Portuguese and Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary Maria da Glória and María de Gloria. The name was introduced to the English-speaking world by E. The entry lists its usage as English, Spanish, Italian, German.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Gloria ranked #655 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #655 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gloria mean?
Gloria means "glory", according to Behind the Name.
Is Gloria a popular name?
Gloria ranked #655 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Gloria a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Gloria appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Gloria — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
