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Waleska

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Pronounced vah-LES-kah /vɑˈlɛs.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Valeska/Waleska — a Slavic name, 'a glorious ruler' (vladeti, 'to rule', + slava, 'glory'); also linked to Valentina, 'strong/healthy'Low

In 30 seconds: A glorious ruler; strong: Waleska is Slavic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'vah-LES-kah').
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Origin LowSlavic, Polish
MeaningA form/spelling of Valeska/Waleska — a Slavic name, 'a glorious ruler' (vladeti, 'to rule', + slava, 'glory'); also linked to Valentina, 'strong/healthy'
U.S. rank (2025)#11861 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 542

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119622025

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

Waleska is a form/spelling of Valeska/Waleska — a Slavic name, 'a glorious ruler' (vladeti, 'to rule', + slava, 'glory'); also linked to Valentina, 'strong/healthy'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'vah-LES-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in Polish and Hispanic families. Rare, a-glorious-ruler at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Valeska/Waleska is a Slavic name, 'a glorious ruler' (vladeti + slava) — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'vah-LES-kah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Valeska — routes layered

Variations

ValeskaWaleskaWaleschka

Nicknames

Wale

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If you like Waleska…

Valeska— the standard spelling
Danika— shares the -ka ending
Aleska— lands in the same popularity range
Arnika— another Slavic name
Ivanka— shares Waleska's Slavic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Waleska mean?

Waleska is a form of Valeska — Slavic 'a glorious ruler'; also linked to Valentina; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Waleska?

It's said vah-LES-kah /vɑˈlɛs.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Waleska a boy or girl name?

Waleska is a girl's name.

How popular is Waleska?

Waleska is a very rare name in the U.S.

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