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Valentina

/ vah-len-TEE-nah /
Girl spanish 4 syllables
Meaning
Valentina means strong, healthy (spanish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
spanish
Pronunciation
vah-len-TEE-nah
Popularity
#35 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Valentina in the US, 1880–2025
1900192019401960198020002020

Valentina first appears in US records in 1897. It peaked in 2025, when 5,354 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,354.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Valentina popular?

Near its peak Valentina is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Valentina, by decade
2020s 24,620
2010s 27,221
2000s 7,506
1990s 1,903
1980s 907
1970s 614
1960s 771
1950s 591
1940s 238
1930s 227
1920s 336
1910s 185
1900s 23
1890s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Valentina mean?

The feminine form of Valentinus (Valentine), from the Latin valens 'strong, vigorous, healthy', from the verb valere 'to be strong'. Carried by several early saints named Valentine.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Valentina mean?

Valentina means strong, healthy. The feminine form of Valentinus (Valentine), from the Latin valens 'strong, vigorous, healthy', from the verb valere 'to be strong'. Carried by several early saints named Valentine.

What is the origin of the name Valentina?

Valentina is of spanish origin.

How do you pronounce Valentina?

Valentina is pronounced “vah-len-TEE-nah.”

Is Valentina a boy or a girl name?

Valentina is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Valentina a popular name right now?

Valentina is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Valentina?

In 2025, Valentina ranked #35 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Valentina most popular?

Valentina was most popular in 2025, when about 5,354 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Valentina?

Names similar to Valentina include Anita, Emilia, Valeria, Jade, Savannah.

What names go well with Valentina?

spanish names that pair well with Valentina include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.