Valeria
Valeria: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈlɪəɹi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Valeria
Root meaning: “to be healthy, to be strong”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Feminine form of Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (“to be healthy, to be strong”). Doublet of Valerie.
How popular is Valeria?
Since 1880, 80,052 girls and 105 boys in the U.S. have been named Valeria (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #72 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #5752 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #162 for girls, with 1,835 babies given the name.
Names similar to Valeria
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Sibling name ideas for Valeria
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Valeria FAQ
What does the name Valeria mean?
Valeria traces back to a root meaning "to be healthy, to be strong". A female given name from Latin. Feminine form of Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (“to be healthy, to be strong”). Doublet of Valerie.
What is the origin of the name Valeria?
Valeria is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Valeria?
Since 1880, 80,052 girls and 105 boys in the U.S. have been named Valeria (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #72 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #5752 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #162 for girls, with 1,835 babies given the name.
Is Valeria a boy or girl name?
Valeria is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 80,052 girls and 105 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.