Valencia
Valencia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Valencia
Root meaning: “power, vigour”
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Spanish Valencia, from Latin Valentia, from valentia (“power, vigour”). Doublet of Valence.
How popular is Valencia?
Since 1880, 12,198 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Valencia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #633 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #7863 in 1989. In 2025, 118 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Valencia
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Valencia FAQ
What does the name Valencia mean?
Valencia traces back to a root meaning "power, vigour". A female given name. From Spanish Valencia, from Latin Valentia, from valentia (“power, vigour”). Doublet of Valence.
What is the origin of the name Valencia?
Valencia is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Valencia?
Since 1880, 12,198 girls and 11 boys in the U.S. have been named Valencia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #633 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #7863 in 1989. In 2025, 118 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Valencia a boy or girl name?
Valencia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,198 girls and 11 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.