Valeria
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.
Is Valeria popular?
Declining Valeria is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
| 2020s | 11,194 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21,392 | |
| 2000s | 26,216 | |
| 1990s | 7,795 | |
| 1980s | 1,749 | |
| 1970s | 1,344 | |
| 1960s | 2,052 | |
| 1950s | 1,922 | |
| 1940s | 1,012 | |
| 1930s | 1,182 | |
| 1920s | 1,901 | |
| 1910s | 1,592 | |
| 1900s | 360 | |
| 1890s | 243 | |
| 1880s | 98 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Valeria mean?
The feminine of the Roman family name Valerius, from the Latin valere 'to be strong, to be healthy'. Shares its root with Valentina and the word 'valiant'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valeria mean?
Valeria means to be strong, healthy. The feminine of the Roman family name Valerius, from the Latin valere 'to be strong, to be healthy'. Shares its root with Valentina and the word 'valiant'.
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.
Is Valeria a popular name right now?
Valeria is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
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.
What names are similar to Valeria?
Names similar to Valeria include Jade, Emilia, Gabriela, Daniela, Valentina.
What names go well with Valeria?
spanish names that pair well with Valeria include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.