Valentina
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Strong; healthy; vigorous
Origin: Latin Valentina — feminine of Valentinus, from valens (strong, healthy, powerful)
Popularity: Ranked #35 in 2025 with 5,354 babies born.
History: Valentina carries the full romantic weight of Valentine's Day — its root valens means strong and healthy, but centuries of association with St. Valentine and his feast day have wrapped it in love and passion. Valentina Tereshkova, the Soviet cosmonaut who became the first woman in space in 1963, gave it a thrillingly modern dimension of courage and achievement. The name has been popular across Latin America and Southern Europe for generations and entered the U.S. top 100 in the 2010s, riding the wave of melodic, multicultural names ending in -a.
Famous people named Valentina: Valentina Tereshkova (cosmonaut)
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Valentina? About 1 in 621 babies born in 2025 were named Valentina, or roughly 14.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Valentina
What does the name Valentina mean?
Valentina means “Strong; healthy; vigorous” from Latin Valentina — feminine of Valentinus, from valens (strong, healthy, powerful) roots.
What is the origin of the name Valentina?
Valentina has Latin Valentina — feminine of Valentinus, from valens (strong, healthy, powerful) origin. The traditional meaning is “Strong; healthy; vigorous”.
How popular is Valentina?
Valentina ranked #35 in 2025 — given to 5,354 babies that year.
When was Valentina most popular?
Valentina peaked in 2025 with 5,354 babies registered that year.
Is Valentina a boy or girl name?
Valentina is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Valentinas in registered births are female.
Is the name Valentina rising or falling in popularity?
Valentina has risen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #73 in 2020 to #35 in 2025.
How long has Valentina been recorded?
Valentina appears in birth records across 120 years — from 1897 through 2025.