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Valarie
GirlLatin· “variant of Valerie: strong, healthy”
- Meaning
- variant of Valerie: strong, healthy
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- VAL-uh-ree
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,294
- US babies 2025
- 48
- Best rank
- #379 (1964)
- Peak year
- 1964
Meaning and origin of Valarie
Valarie is a Latin name that means “variant of Valerie: strong, healthy”.
Behind the spelling Valarie stands Valerie, the English and French form of Valeria, from the Roman family name Valerius. That name is built on the Latin valere, to be strong or healthy, the same verb that gives English valiant and valid. Several early martyrs bore the name Valeria, which helped it survive through the Middle Ages. The -arie spelling mirrors the way Americans actually say the name, VAL-uh-ree, with a light middle syllable. Val is the classic short form. Valeria, Valery and Valora are nearby choices if you want a similar sound with more syllables.
Popularity over time
Valarie first appears in US Social Security records in 1910. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 44 different years, starting in 1946. Its best national rank was #379 in 1964, the same year it reached its highest count of 641 babies. In 2025, 48 babies were named Valarie, and it ranked #3,294 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,323 in 1920, #593 in 1950, #618 in 1980, #1,758 in 2000, #2,491 in 2010, and #3,294 in 2025. Of the 18,714 US girls named Valarie since records began, 28% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 3,407 babies. Since 2010, 791 more have been named Valarie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Leann, Rosalind, Johnna, Ladonna, and Karyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Valarie ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2026 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Valarie is usually pronounced VAL-uh-ree, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with V and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Valarie
A few middle names that flow with Valarie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Valarie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valarie mean?
Valarie is a Latin name that means “variant of Valerie: strong, healthy”.
What is the origin of the name Valarie?
Valarie has Latin roots. Behind the spelling Valarie stands Valerie, the English and French form of Valeria, from the Roman family name Valerius.
Is Valarie a popular name?
Not especially. Valarie ranked #3,294 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Valarie a boy or girl name?
Valarie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Valarie?
Valarie is usually pronounced VAL-uh-ree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings