Girl name · Latin
Valentina
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: strong, healthyValentina is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "strong, healthy". It is used in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.
- Meaning
- Strong, healthy
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- val-en-TEE-na
Meaning and origin of Valentina
As a girl's name, Valentina comes from Latin and means "strong, healthy". It is used in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.
Say it val-en-TEE-na. In German, say vah-len-TEE-nah. In Spanish, say bah-len-TEE-nah. In Russian, say vah-lyen-TEE-nah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Valentina on our names that mean strong list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Valentina on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Valentina on 11 lists.
“Strong, healthy; Latin valens. Say vah-len-TEE-nah”
From German girl names, popular German girl names
“Latin for strong and healthy, with a romantic ring”
From Female cat names, elegant female cat names
“Latin for strong and healthy, with a romantic ring”
From Girl dog names, strong female dog names
“Strong, healthy; Latin. Bold and melodic”
From Girl middle names, long girl middle names for short first names
“Strong, healthy; Latin. Say vah-len-TEE-nah”
From Italian girl names, classic Italian girl names
“Strong, healthy; Latin. No. 3 in 2020 (INEGI). Say bah-len-TEE-nah”
From Mexican girl names, popular Mexican names for girls (INEGI 2020)
“Strong, healthy; Latin, from valens”
From Names that mean strong, girl names that mean strong
“Strong, healthy; Latin. Feminine of Valentinus”
From Roman names, roman girl names from virtues and nicknames
“Strong, healthy; Latin valens. Diminutive Valya. Say vah-lyen-TEE-nah”
From Russian girl names, classic Russian girls' names
“Strong, healthy; Latin. Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space. Say val-en-TEE-na”
From Strong female names, girl names that mean strong
“Strong, healthy; Latin romance with a bite”
From Vampire names, female vampire names
How popular is Valentina?
- US rank in 2025
- #35
- 5,354 babies, 3,331 per million girls
- Best rank
- #35 in 2025
- 5,354 babies that year
- Babies since 1897
- At least 65,147
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 2 per million |
| 1900s | 8 per million |
| 1910s | 23 per million |
| 1920s | 28 per million |
| 1930s | 21 per million |
| 1940s | 16 per million |
| 1950s | 31 per million |
| 1960s | 42 per million |
| 1970s | 40 per million |
| 1980s | 53 per million |
| 1990s | 106 per million |
| 2000s | 406 per million |
| 2010s | 1,555 per million |
| 2020s | 2,530 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106 | #96 | #81 | #65 | #73 | #69 | #57 | #50 | #47 | #35 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Valentina
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- ValentineStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- ValyaStrong, healthy (Latin, unisex)
Names spelled like Valentina
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- ValenciaStrength, vigor (Latin, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- ValentinStrong, healthy (Latin, boy)
- ValeriaTo be strong (Latin, girl)
- ArmstrongStrong in the arm (English, boy)
- IphigeniaStrong-born (Greek, girl)
- ValentinoStrong, healthy (Latin, boy)
- ValerieTo be strong (Latin, girl)
- AmalasuinthaStrong in work (Gothic, girl)
- BerenStrong, smart (Turkish, girl)
- BerkayStrong moon (Turkish, boy)
- BurkhardStrong fortress (Germanic, boy)
Middle names for Valentina
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
- DianaDivine, heavenly (Latin, girl)
Valentina: common questions
What does the name Valentina mean?
Valentina comes from Latin and means "strong, healthy".
Is Valentina a boy or girl name?
Valentina is mainly a girl's name. In 2025, 5,354 girls and 7 boys in the US were named Valentina, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Valentina come from?
Valentina comes from Latin and means "strong, healthy". Today it is used in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian.
How do you pronounce Valentina?
Say val-en-TEE-na. In German, say vah-len-TEE-nah. In Spanish, say bah-len-TEE-nah. In Russian, say vah-lyen-TEE-nah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Valentina?
Valentina ranked #35 in the US in 2025, with 5,354 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Valentina?
Forms of Valentina with the same meaning and origin include Valentine (French) and Valya (Russian).
What middle names go with Valentina?
Middle names that flow well with Valentina include Daisy, Dawn, Holly, Leigh and Luna. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.