Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Valentina
GirlLatin, Italian· “strong, healthy”
- Meaning
- strong, healthy
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- vah-lehn-TEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #35
- US babies 2025
- 5,354
- Best rank
- #35 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Valentina
Valentina is a Latin and Italian name that means “strong, healthy”.
Valentina is the feminine form of Valentinus, a Roman name derived from valens, meaning "strong", "vigorous" or "healthy". Saint Valentine, a Roman martyr, made the related name famous and linked it with love through the traditions of Saint Valentine's Day. Valentina is widely used in Italy, Spain, Latin America and Russia. Its most famous bearer may be Valentina Tereshkova, the Soviet cosmonaut who in 1963 became the first woman to travel into space. Valentina is romantic, rhythmic and elegant, and it offers nicknames such as Val, Tina and Vale.
Popularity over time
Valentina first appears in US Social Security records in 1897. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 32 different years, starting in 1994. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #35, and its highest count, 5,354 babies. Use has grown 95% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,306 in 1920, #1,450 in 1950, #1,551 in 1980, #710 in 2000, #152 in 2010, and #35 in 2025. Of the 65,147 US girls named Valentina since records began, 42% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 24,620 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ivy, Lainey, Elena, Isla, and Naomi.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Valentina ranked highest in Florida, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #9 | 600 |
| California | #10 | 1,146 |
| Texas | #12 | 985 |
| Arizona | #13 | 192 |
| Nevada | #14 | 70 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Valentina is usually pronounced vah-lehn-TEE-nuh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with V and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Valentina
A few middle names that flow with Valentina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Valentina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valentina mean?
Valentina is a Latin and Italian name that means “strong, healthy”.
What is the origin of the name Valentina?
Valentina has Latin and Italian roots. Valentina is the feminine form of Valentinus, a Roman name derived from valens, meaning "strong", "vigorous" or "healthy".
Is Valentina a popular name?
Yes. Valentina ranked #35 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Valentina a boy or girl name?
Valentina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Valentina?
Valentina is usually pronounced vah-lehn-TEE-nuh. 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