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Valena

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Pronounced vuh-LEE-nuh /vəˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Valena reads as a name in the Valentina/Valeria family, from the Latin valere, 'to be strong; to be healthy.' Used in Slavic communities as a soft given name; a graceful strength name.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful strength name: Valena ties to Latin 'strong; healthy' (said 'vuh-LEE-nuh'). Soft and rare.
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Origin LowLatin, Slavic
MeaningValena reads as a name in the Valentina/Valeria family, from the Latin valere, 'to be strong; to be healthy.' Used in Slavic communities as a soft given name; a graceful strength name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11004 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)≈ 663

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196419072024

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

Valena draws on the Latin valere ('to be strong; healthy'), kin to Valentina and Valeria, and is used in Slavic communities. For girls it reads as soft yet strong, rare in the U.S. (said 'vuh-LEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, graceful, and strong.

Did you know? Valena belongs to the Valentina/Valeria family, from the Latin for 'to be strong; healthy' — a soft, graceful name with a quiet backbone (said 'vuh-LEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Valena — Valentina/Valeria family; Latin valere; Slavic use

Variations

ValinaValeenaValenia

Nicknames

ValLena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valena mean?

Valena belongs to the Valentina/Valeria family, from the Latin for 'to be strong; healthy'; routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Valena?

It's said vuh-LEE-nuh /vəˈliː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Valena a boy or girl name?

Valena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Valena?

Valena is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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