Valeria
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Strong, vigorous, healthy
Origin: Latin/Italian/Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #162 in 2025 with 1,835 babies born.
History: Valeria surged in the 2000s-2010s as the Spanish/Italian form of Valerie, hugely popular in Hispanic-American families. The name means 'strong and healthy' — Roman values that translate perfectly into American immigrant aspiration. Valeria represents the Latin influence that continues to reshape American naming culture with warmth and strength.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Valeria? About 1 in 1,814 babies born in 2025 were named Valeria, or roughly 5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Valeria
What does the name Valeria mean?
Valeria means “Strong, vigorous, healthy” from Latin/Italian/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Valeria?
Valeria has Latin/Italian/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Strong, vigorous, healthy”.
How popular is Valeria?
Valeria ranked #162 in 2025 — given to 1,835 babies that year.
When was Valeria most popular?
Valeria peaked in 2008 with 4,206 babies registered that year.
Is Valeria a boy or girl name?
Valeria is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Valerias in registered births are female.
Is the name Valeria rising or falling in popularity?
Valeria has fallen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #150 in 2020 to #162 in 2025.
How long has Valeria been recorded?
Valeria appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1881 through 2025.