Valeria: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced vuh-LAIR-ee-uh · 4 syllables
Valeria means “to be healthy, to be strong”, from Latin.
Feminine form of Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (“to be healthy, to be strong”). Doublet of Valerie.
- Meaning
- to be healthy, to be strong
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- vuh-LAIR-ee-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #162
- US babies a year
- about 1,876 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Valeria?
Valeria was the #162 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,835 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #162 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Ireland | #846 |
| Norway | #314 |
| Canada | #907 |
How old are people named Valeria?
Half of US adults named Valeria are older than 24; most are between 18 and 68. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Valeria
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Valeria have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Valeria
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Questions about Valeria
What does the name Valeria mean?
Valeria means “to be healthy, to be strong”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Valeria?
Valeria is pronounced vuh-LAIR-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Valeria?
Valeria was the #162 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,835 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Valeria?
Half of US adults named Valeria are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 68.