Valeria Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Valeria is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Valeria?
Valeria is spelled V-A-L-E-R-I-A. The name has 7 letters.
Valeria at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Valeria is derived from the Latin word “valere,” meaning “to be strong” or “healthy.”
- Origin
- The name Valeria is commonly associated with Latin origins and was traditionally used in ancient Roman contexts.
- Pronunciation
- vuh-LEER-ee-uh · 4 syllables
Valeria Popularity in 2025
Rank#162
Recorded Births1,835
- Girls usage held steady at #162 and recorded 31 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Valeria Mean?
Valeria is derived from the Latin word “valere,” meaning “to be strong” or “healthy.”
Origin: The name Valeria is commonly associated with Latin origins and was traditionally used in ancient Roman contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Valeria?
Pronunciationvuh-LEER-ee-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Valeria?
- History
- Valeria has been used as a personal name during Roman times, as evidenced by its appearance in historical texts and records from that period.
Valeria Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,835 | #162 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,866 | #162 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,866 | #154 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,997 | #146 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,814 | #158 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,816 | #150 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,989 | #142 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,990 | #141 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,890 | #156 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,038 | #153 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,977 | #162 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,892 | #175 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,816 | #176 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,144 | #149 |
| 2012 | Boys | 7 | #9,709 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,540 | #125 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,116 | #96 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 4,091 | #72 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 4,206 | #73 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,413 | #98 |
When Was Valeria Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
4,206 recorded births
National rank #73
2009 · Girls
4,091 recorded births
National rank #72
2006 · Girls
3,731 recorded births
National rank #91
2007 · Girls
3,413 recorded births
National rank #98
Where Valeria Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #68 | 392 |
| FL | #81 | 193 |
| NM | #82 | 15 |
| TX | #88 | 306 |
| NV | #95 | 21 |
| IL | #104 | 85 |
| OR | #105 | 32 |
| AZ | #116 | 54 |