Valeria

Updated: August 18, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Valeria is a name as old as the second century. It was a popular name throughout Roman and the Catholic church's history, as it was used for many saints. Now, Valeria is a top 200 option in America, just as popular as the more modern Valerie.

Meaning of the name Valeria:

Italian: strength
Latin: strength, health

Origin of the name Valeria:

The baby name Valeria is the female form of the Latin boy's name, Valerius. There was a saint in the second century with this name. Valerius itself, however, originated as a surname for Roman families, passing down to many saints throughout the history of the Christian church.

Symbolism of the name Valeria:

Valeria means “strength” and “health” as it has the same meaning as Valerius. The name actually has this meaning, however, as it was meant to be a blessing for Roman families with the surname.

Style of the name Valeria:

Classical

Gender of the name Valeria:

Valeria is a classical name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Valeria:

va-LEH-rya

Number of syllables in the name Valeria:

Four

Emotion evoked from the name Valeria:

Valeria has a certain rhythm to it, giving it a unique and sweet feel. It does sound like a name for daughters of regality too.

Alternative spellings for the name Valeria:

Valeriya
Valerya
Valleria
Vallerya
Valleriya

Nicknames for the name Valeria:

Val
Valarie
Vallie
Ria
Laria
Vally

Popularity of the name Valeria:

Valeria has been on the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Index for many years. In 2002, it became a top 200 option, and in 2006, a top 100 option at rank 91. The name went back to the top 200 list in 2011 where it remained in 2020 at rank 150.