Names Starting With V
GirlLatin#65 in 2025
Valentina
Valentina is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “strong, healthy, brave.” It ranked #65 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
val-en-TEE-nah
meaning & origin
The name Valentina means “strong, healthy, brave.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
The feminine form of Valentinus, derived from the Latin 'valens' meaning strong or healthy. Widely used in Latin America and Southern Europe, it has become popular in the United States.
popularity over time
#772020
#742021
#712022
#692023
#652024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #65 |
| 2023 | #69 |
| 2022 | #71 |
| 2021 | #74 |
| 2020 | #77 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Valentina
- Valentina Shevchenko (MMA fighter)
- Valentina Tereshkova (cosmonaut)
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