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Valeria

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Pronounced vah-LEER-ee-uh /vəˈlɪər.i.ə/High

Meaning: Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine form of the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin <em>valere</em> (to be strong, to be well)High

In 30 seconds: The feminine form of the ancient Roman name Valerius, Valeria means 'strong and healthy.' A saint's name beloved across Latin America, Italy, and Spain, it combines classical dignity with a flowing, musical sound.
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Origin HighLatin, Roman
MeaningStrong, healthy, vigorous — feminine form of the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin <em>valere</em> (to be strong, to be well)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 64,850

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200818812017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Valeria is the feminine form of the ancient Roman family name Valerius, one of the oldest patrician gentes of Rome, derived from the Latin verb valere, 'to be strong' or 'to be in good health.' The gens Valeria produced numerous Roman consuls and emperors. Several early Christian saints bore the name, cementing its continued use through the medieval period.

Valeria has been a consistently popular name across the Spanish- and Italian-speaking world for centuries. In the United States it gained strong traction in the 21st century, driven by the growing Hispanic population. It entered the U.S. top 100 girls' names in the 2000s and has remained there, prized for its elegance and musicality.

Did you know? The ancient Roman gens Valeria was one of the oldest patrician families of Rome, producing numerous consuls and several emperors — the name Valeria carries genuine imperial weight going back over two thousand years.

Variations

ValerieValeryValeriya

Nicknames

ValValeVali

Famous Bearers

  • ★Valeria Mazza (b. 1972)
    Argentine supermodel and television personality.

If you like Valeria…

Valentina— Latin classic sharing Valeria's Roman elegance and Hispanic appeal
Victoria— another strong Latin name from the same Roman tradition

Frequently Asked

What does the name Valeria mean?

Valeria comes from the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin <em>valere</em> meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be in good health.'

How do you pronounce Valeria?

Valeria is pronounced vah-LEER-ee-uh /vəˈlɪər.i.ə/ — four syllables with stress on the second.

Is Valeria a boy or girl name?

Valeria is a girls' name, the feminine form of the boys' name Valerius.

How popular is Valeria?

Valeria has been in the U.S. top 100 girls' names since the early 2000s, especially popular in Hispanic communities.