girl name · Spanish origin
Valeria
/ vah-LEH-ree-ah /
Meaning
Valeria means Strength, health (Spanish).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Spanish
Pronunciation
vah-LEH-ree-ah
Popularity
#162 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Valeria in the US, 1880–2025
Valeria first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2008, when 4,206 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,835.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Valeria mean?
Valeria comes from the Latin valere, “to be strong, healthy.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valeria mean?
Valeria means Strength, health. Valeria comes from the Latin valere, “to be strong, healthy.”
What is the origin of the name Valeria?
Valeria is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Valeria?
Valeria is pronounced “vah-LEH-ree-ah.”
Is Valeria a boy or a girl name?
Valeria is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Valeria?
In 2025, Valeria ranked #162 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Valeria most popular?
Valeria was most popular in 2008, when about 4,206 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.