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Valeria
GirlLatin, Italian· “strong, healthy”
- Meaning
- strong, healthy
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- vuh-LEHR-ee-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #162
- US babies 2025
- 1,835
- Best rank
- #72 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Valeria
Valeria is a Latin and Italian name that means “strong, healthy”.
Valeria is the feminine form of Valerius, the name of an old Roman family. It comes from the Latin verb valere, "to be strong, to be healthy," the same root behind the English word valor. Women of the Valerian family would all have been called Valeria in ancient Rome, and the name was later borne by several early Christian martyrs. It has remained widely used in Italian, Spanish, Russian and Romanian. In the United States it is especially popular among Spanish-speaking families. Valeria sounds graceful and energetic at once, and Val, Vale and Lera are all possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Valeria first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 137 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #72 in 2009, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 4,206 were named Valeria. In 2025, 1,835 babies were named Valeria, and it ranked #162 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #441 in 1920, #649 in 1950, #1,285 in 1980, #222 in 2000, #96 in 2010, and #162 in 2025. Of the 80,052 US girls named Valeria since records began, 33% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 21,392 babies. Since 2010, 32,586 more have been named Valeria.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Isabelle, Madelyn, Payton, Gracie, and Mya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Valeria ranked highest in California, Florida, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #68 | 392 |
| Florida | #81 | 193 |
| Texas | #88 | 306 |
| New Mexico | #92 | 15 |
| Illinois | #106 | 85 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Valeria is usually pronounced vuh-LEHR-ee-uh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with V and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Valeria
A few middle names that flow with Valeria: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Valeria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valeria mean?
Valeria is a Latin and Italian name that means “strong, healthy”.
What is the origin of the name Valeria?
Valeria has Latin, Italian, and Spanish roots. Valeria is the feminine form of Valerius, the name of an old Roman family.
Is Valeria a popular name?
Yes. Valeria ranked #162 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Valeria a boy or girl name?
Valeria is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Valeria?
Valeria is usually pronounced vuh-LEHR-ee-uh. 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