Valentina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced val-en-TEE-nuh · 4 syllables
Valentina means “strong, healthy”, from Latin.
From Spanish, Italian, and Latin Valentina, feminine forms of Spanish and Italian Valentino, and Latin Valentinus. Doublet of Valentine, Valentinus, Valentino, and Valentini.
- Meaning
- strong, healthy
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- val-en-TEE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #35
- US babies a year
- about 4,256 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Valentina?
Valentina was the #35 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,361 babies. It’s rising: up 77% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Florida (#9), California (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #35 |
| England & Wales | #238 |
| Scotland | #313 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #308 |
| France | #87 |
| Norway | #259 |
| Canada | #140 |
| Australia | #106 |
How old are people named Valentina?
Half of US adults named Valentina are older than 25; most are between 18 and 68. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Valentina
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Valentina have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Valentina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Seraphina
- Livia
- Gemma
- Julianna
- Natalia
- Camila
- Zara
- Sylvie
- Celine
- Mariana
- Annabella
- Renata
- Francesca
- Catalina
- Julieta
- Elina
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Questions about Valentina
What does the name Valentina mean?
Valentina means “strong, healthy”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Valentina?
Valentina is pronounced val-en-TEE-nuh.
How popular is the name Valentina?
Valentina was the #35 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,361 babies. It’s rising: up 77% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Valentina?
Half of US adults named Valentina are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 68.