Girl name · Latin
Valeria
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: to be strongValeria is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "to be strong". It is used in Italian, Spanish and Russian.
- Meaning
- To be strong
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- vah-LEH-ryah (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Valeria
As a girl's name, Valeria comes from Latin and means "to be strong". It is used in Italian, Spanish and Russian.
In Italian, say vah-LEH-ryah. In Spanish, say bah-LEH-ree-ah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Valeria on our names that mean strong list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Valeria on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Valeria on 7 lists.
“From Latin valere, to be strong”
From Female demon hunter names, names that mean light, hunt or battle
“To be strong; Latin. Say vah-LEH-ryah”
From Italian girl names, italian girl names that work in English
“To be strong; Latin. No. 8 in 2020 (INEGI). Say bah-LEH-ree-ah”
From Mexican girl names, popular Mexican names for girls (INEGI 2020)
“To be strong; Latin, from the Roman family Valerius”
From Names that mean strong, girl names that mean strong
“To be strong; Latin. Feminine of an early patrician clan”
From Roman names, roman female names from family names and cognomina
“To be strong; Latin. In Spain's 2024 top 10 (INE). Say bah-LEH-ree-ah”
From Spanish girl names, popular Spanish girls' names in Spain (INE 2024)
“To be strong; Latin. From a noble Roman family name”
From Strong female names, girl names that mean strong
How popular is Valeria?
- US rank in 2025
- #162
- 1,835 babies, 1,142 per million girls
- Best rank
- #72 in 2009
- Most babies: 4,206 in 2008
- Babies since 1881
- At least 80,052
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 75 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 109 per million |
| 1900s | 123 per million |
| 1910s | 195 per million |
| 1920s | 159 per million |
| 1930s | 111 per million |
| 1940s | 70 per million |
| 1950s | 100 per million |
| 1960s | 112 per million |
| 1970s | 87 per million |
| 1980s | 102 per million |
| 1990s | 433 per million |
| 2000s | 1,419 per million |
| 2010s | 1,222 per million |
| 2020s | 1,151 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153 | #157 | #141 | #142 | #150 | #158 | #146 | #154 | #162 | #162 |
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 Valeria
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- ValerieTo be strong (Latin, girl)
- ValeriyaTo be strong (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Valeria
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
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- ValentinStrong, healthy (Latin, boy)
- ArmstrongStrong in the arm (English, boy)
- IphigeniaStrong-born (Greek, girl)
- ValentineStrong, healthy (Latin, unisex)
- ValentinoStrong, healthy (Latin, boy)
- AmalasuinthaStrong in work (Gothic, girl)
- BerenStrong, smart (Turkish, girl)
- BerkayStrong moon (Turkish, boy)
- BurkhardStrong fortress (Germanic, boy)
Middle names for Valeria
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- AnneFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- BlairPlain, field (Scottish Gaelic, unisex)
- DaisyDay's eye (Old English, girl)
- EsmeEsteemed, loved (Old French, girl)
- HollyHolly tree (Old English, girl)
- MercyCompassion, forgiveness (Latin, girl)
- NaomiPleasantness, sweetness (Hebrew, girl)
- PearlPrecious gem from the sea (Latin, girl)
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)
Valeria: common questions
What does the name Valeria mean?
Valeria comes from Latin and means "to be strong".
Is Valeria a boy or girl name?
Valeria is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Valeria come from?
Valeria comes from Latin and means "to be strong". Today it is used in Italian, Spanish and Russian.
How do you pronounce Valeria?
In Italian, say vah-LEH-ryah. In Spanish, say bah-LEH-ree-ah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Valeria?
Valeria ranked #162 in the US in 2025, with 1,835 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Valeria?
Forms of Valeria with the same meaning and origin include Valerie (English) and Valeriya (Russian).
What middle names go with Valeria?
Middle names that flow well with Valeria include Anne, Blair, Daisy, Esme and Holly. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.