Valeria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Valeria is a name of Latin origin meaning strong or valiant, derived from the Roman name Valerius. It has evolved through various forms in different languages and has been popular since ancient times. The name is often associated with strength and femininity, and it does not have specific biblical relevance. Today, it is regarded as an elegant choice, with notable bearers in various fields.
The name Valeria is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Valeria has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Valeria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9637th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11055th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 486th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 673rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 721st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 874th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 554th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 146th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 150th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Valeria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Valeria"
Pronunciation
/vəˈlɛəriə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Valeria is derived from the Latin name 'Valerius', which means 'strong' or 'valiant'. It was used as a feminine form of Valerius.
Meaning
strong, valiant
Language Evolution
Valerius (Latin), Valeria (Latin), Valérie (French), Valeria (Italian, Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Valeria gained popularity in the Roman Empire and has remained in use throughout the centuries, particularly in various European countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Valérie, Valery, Vala, Valaire
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Valeria is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with strength and femininity.
Famous People
Valeria Golino - Italian actress, Valeria Lukyanova - Ukrainian model, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - Italian actress and director
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Valeria"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Valeria"
"Valeria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9637th of 16616 | 36 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11055th of 24088 | 69 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 486th of 9107 | 3,532 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 673rd of 9204 | 2,002 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 721st of 12526 | 3,446 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 874th of 19264 | 2,452 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 554th of 27321 | 6,387 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 146th of 35406 | 37,071 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 150th of 30306 | 22,949 |
Regional Popularity of "Valeria" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Valeria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
23.80% 337th/1416 |
25.96% 358th/1379 |
32.50% 769th/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
34.41% 532nd/1546 |
37.47% 583rd/1556 |
36.63% 862nd/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
32.38% 721st/2227 |
36.58% 889th/2430 |
18.79% 536th/2853 |
42.20% 1171st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.67% 1077th/2937 |
36.86% 1284th/3483 |
17.99% 633rd/3518 |
28.78% 1164th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.52% 1309th/3685 |
23.13% 1035th/4475 |
9.49% 493rd/5194 |
5.60% 354th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.59% 302nd/4582 |
7.11% 367th/5164 |
1.98% 145th/7313 |
0.88% 66th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.88% 314th/3984 |
7.20% 323rd/4487 |
2.04% 139th/6822 |
1.43% 90th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Valeria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Valeria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.