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Valarie

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Pronounced VAL-uh-ree /ˈvæl.ə.ri/High

Meaning: strength, valorHigh

In 30 seconds: Valarie is a variant spelling of Valerie meaning strength or valor, from the Latin valere. A classic three-syllable name with French elegance.
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Origin HighLatin
Meaningstrength, valor
U.S. rank (2024)#2454 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)≈ 18,666

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196419102024

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

History & Origin

Valarie is a variant spelling of Valerie, from the Roman Valerius family name, from Latin valere meaning to be strong.

Valarie is a less common spelling of Valerie, which was popular in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century.

Did you know? The Latin root valere (to be strong) gives English not only Valarie but also valid, valor, value, and Valentine — connecting this name to an entire constellation of strength-related words.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name: Valarie — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

ValerieValeriaValery

Nicknames

Val

Famous Bearers

  • ★Valerie Bertinelli (1960–present)
    American actress known for the sitcom One Day at a Time, for which she won two Golden Globes.

If you like Valarie…

Valerie— standard spelling of same name
Valeria— Latinate feminine name of similar heritage
Aurelia— similar Latinate feminine name
Gloria— similar mid-century Latinate classic
Vivian— similar mid-century Latinate classic

Frequently Asked

What does Valarie mean?

Valarie means strength, valor.

How do you pronounce Valarie?

Valarie is pronounced VAL-uh-ree (/ˈvæl.ə.ri/), with 3 syllables.

Is Valarie a girl's name?

Yes, Valarie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Valarie?

Variant of Valerie; strength meaning via Latin valere well established.