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Valera

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Pronounced vah-LEH-rah /vɑˈlɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Latin and Slavic form of Valeria, from the Latin valere, 'to be strong; healthy.' A classic name of strength, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of strength: Valera is a form of Valeria, 'strong; healthy' (said 'vah-LEH-rah'). Classic and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin, Slavic
MeaningA Latin and Slavic form of Valeria, from the Latin valere, 'to be strong; healthy.' A classic name of strength, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17457 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,056

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918962024

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

Valera is a Latin/Slavic form of Valeria, from valere ('to be strong; healthy'). A classic name of strength, noted honestly, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'vah-LEH-rah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Slavic lands. Rare, strong, and classic.

Did you know? Valera is a Latin and Slavic form of Valeria — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong; healthy' — a classic name of quiet strength (said 'vah-LEH-rah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Valera — Latin/Slavic form of Valeria; 'strong; healthy'

Variations

ValeriaValeraValeriya

Nicknames

ValLera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valera mean?

Valera is a Latin/Slavic form of Valeria, from the Latin valere, 'to be strong; healthy.'

How do you pronounce Valera?

It's said vah-LEH-rah /vɑˈlɛr.ə/ — 3 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Valera a boy or girl name?

Valera is a girl's name.

How popular is Valera?

Valera is a rare name in the U.S.

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