Valentina
Valentina is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “strong, healthy, brave.” It ranked #35 in the United States in 2025. The feminine form of Valentinus, derived from the Latin 'valens' meaning strong or healthy.
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how do you pronounce Valentina?
val-en-TEE-nah
where does the name Valentina come from?
The feminine of Valentinus, from the Latin valens, meaning strong or healthy — the present participle of valere, to be well. The same root gives English valid and convalesce.
Widely used in Latin America and Southern Europe, it has become popular in the United States.
how popular is this name?
Valentina has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 32 years since 1994. It peaked at #35 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #35 |
| 2024 | #47 |
| 2023 | #50 |
| 2022 | #57 |
| 2021 | #69 |
| 2020 | #73 |
| 2019 | #65 |
| 2018 | #81 |
| 2017 | #96 |
| 2016 | #106 |
| 2010 | #152 |
| 2000 | #710 |
| 1994 | #952 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Valentina fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Valentina
Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space in 1963, orbiting the earth forty-eight times, and remains the only woman to have flown a solo space mission. The name is long established across Italy, Spain and Latin America, and has risen sharply in the United States since 2000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Valentina?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Valentina?
- Valentina Shevchenko (MMA fighter)
- Valentina Tereshkova (cosmonaut)
what names are similar to Valentina?
what names go well with Valentina?
Sibling names that share Valentina's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Valentina
What does the name Valentina mean?
Valentina means “strong, healthy, brave”.
What is the origin of the name Valentina?
Valentina comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Valentine, Walentyna and Valentyna.
How popular is the name Valentina?
Valentina ranked #35 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #35, and it has spent 32 years in the top 1,000 since 1994.
Is Valentina a boy or girl name?
Valentina is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Valentina?
Valentina is pronounced val-en-TEE-nah, with 4 syllables.
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