Vale

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Pronounced VAYL /ˈveɪl/High

Meaning: From the word vale — 'a valley' (from Latin vallis); also a short form of Valeria/Valentina ('strong; healthy'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A valley; a vale: Vale is a nature/word-name / a Valeria echo. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'VAYL').

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the word vale — 'a valley' (from Latin vallis); also a short form of Valeria/Valentina ('strong; healthy'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8323 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 340

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vale comes from the word vale — 'a valley', from Latin vallis — and is also a short form of Valeria/Valentina, 'strong; healthy' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Val).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-valley at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Vale means 'a valley' (from Latin vallis) — also a short form of Valeria/Valentina ('strong; healthy') — a crisp, modern nature/word-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'VAYL').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Vale — word/nature; routes layered

Variations

VailValeriaVal

Nicknames

Val

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vale mean?

Vale is 'a valley' (Latin vallis); also a short form of Valeria; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Vale?

It's said VAYL /ˈveɪl/ — one syllable.

Is Vale a boy or girl name?

Vale is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Vale?

Vale is a rare name in the U.S.