Valentina Girl

Popularity: #34 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: val-en-TEE-nah /vælənˈtiːnə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: strong; Italian: healthy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Valentina has its roots in the Latin word "valens," meaning "strong" or "healthy." It evolved through various linguistic stages, beginning with the Latin form "Valentinus," which was derived from the same root. The name was adopted into early Christian contexts, particularly through the veneration of Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century martyr whose feast day is celebrated on February 14.

The name made its way into various languages, including Italian and Spanish, before being introduced into English during the Middle Ages, often associated with the romantic connotations of Saint Valentine’s Day. Historically, Valentina has been linked to several notable figures, including Saint Valentine of Rome, who was executed around 269 AD.

His legacy contributed to the name's popularity in Christian communities, particularly in Europe, where it became associated with love and affection. The name gained further prominence through literary works and translations, such as the King James Bible, which helped to solidify its place in the cultural lexicon of English-speaking populations.

The name Valentina has also been borne by various queens and noblewomen throughout history, enhancing its regal and romantic associations. Culturally, Valentina embodies themes of strength and vitality, resonating with the ideals of love and devotion.

The name has been celebrated in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, often symbolizing romantic ideals. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Val" or "Tina" have emerged, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage.

Overall, Valentina's enduring presence in various cultures underscores its significance as a name that conveys both strength and love.

Famous people named Valentina

In this section, you will find notable people named Valentina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Valentina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Valentina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Valentina Tereshkova is an astronaut best known for being the first woman in space.

Valentina Shevchenko is a mixed martial artist best known for her title reign in the UFC Flyweight division.

Valentina Lisitsa is a pianist best known for her performances and recordings of classical music.

Fictional characters named Valentina

The following list of fictional characters named Valentina is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Valentina is a fictional character from the comic book series DC Comics. She is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes and often serves as a mentor figure to younger heroes.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Valentina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ValeriaVictoriaVanessaVivianaVioletta

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Valentina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

VanessaVeraValeriaViolettaVitaViolaVanya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Valentina was first seen in the United States in 1897.

Valentina has ranked as high as #95 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Valentina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Valentina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Valentina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Valentina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5,361 7 5,354
2024 4,461 5 4,456
2023 4,090 0 4,090
2022 3,901 0 3,901
2021 3,467 0 3,467
2020 3,352 0 3,352
2019 3,797 0 3,797
2018 3,436 0 3,436
2017 3,042 0 3,042
2016 2,920 0 2,920
2015 2,751 0 2,751
2014 2,783 0 2,783
2013 2,565 0 2,565
2012 1,904 0 1,904
2011 2,025 7 2,018
2010 2,005 0 2,005
2009 1,585 0 1,585
2008 1,292 0 1,292
2007 829 0 829
2006 725 0 725
2005 657 0 657
2004 611 0 611
2003 654 0 654
2002 427 0 427
2001 399 0 399
2000 327 0 327
1999 269 0 269
1998 256 0 256
1997 231 0 231
1996 203 0 203
1995 194 0 194
1994 195 0 195
1993 184 0 184
1992 120 0 120
1991 116 0 116
1990 135 0 135
1989 122 0 122
1988 91 0 91
1987 114 0 114
1986 96 0 96
1985 100 0 100
1984 62 0 62
1983 88 0 88
1982 68 0 68
1981 90 0 90
1980 76 0 76
1979 66 0 66
1978 56 0 56
1977 58 0 58
1976 60 0 60
1975 67 0 67
1974 47 0 47
1973 68 0 68
1972 65 0 65
1971 70 0 70
1970 57 0 57
1969 69 0 69
1968 73 0 73
1967 79 0 79
1966 91 0 91
1965 87 0 87
1964 86 0 86
1963 95 0 95
1962 63 0 63
1961 62 0 62
1960 66 0 66
1959 50 0 50
1958 53 0 53
1957 81 0 81
1956 62 0 62
1955 70 0 70
1954 58 0 58
1953 60 0 60
1952 72 0 72
1951 44 0 44
1950 41 0 41
1949 21 0 21
1948 29 0 29
1947 35 0 35
1946 15 0 15
1945 25 0 25
1944 17 0 17
1943 19 0 19
1942 26 0 26
1941 23 0 23
1940 28 0 28
1939 16 0 16
1938 21 0 21
1937 14 0 14
1936 16 0 16
1935 22 0 22
1934 22 0 22
1933 29 0 29
1932 21 0 21
1931 27 0 27
1930 39 0 39
1929 26 0 26
1928 28 0 28
1927 32 0 32
1926 32 0 32
1925 41 0 41
1924 29 0 29
1923 43 0 43
1922 40 0 40
1921 29 0 29
1920 36 0 36
1919 34 0 34
1918 27 0 27
1917 30 0 30
1916 17 0 17
1915 17 0 17
1914 22 0 22
1913 10 0 10
1912 12 0 12
1911 8 0 8
1910 8 0 8
1908 9 0 9
1901 8 0 8
1900 6 0 6
1897 5 0 5

Top States for Valentina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 861
19%
TX 754
17%
FL 586
13%
NY 337
8%
NJ 216
5%
AZ 148
3%
IL 141
3%
NC 92
2%
MA 90
2%
PA 84
2%
VA 83
2%
GA 80
2%
NV 66
1%
WA 65
1%
CT 58
1%
CO 58
1%
IN 49
1%
MI 48
1%
TN 43
1%
OH 43
1%
MD 40
1%
OR 38
1%
OK 35
1%
KS 35
1%
SC 33
1%
WI 32
1%
KY 31
1%
MN 29
1%
UT 25
1%
LA 24
1%
NM 24
1%
MO 23
1%
RI 23
1%
IA 22
0%
NE 21
0%
AL 18
0%
ID 17
0%
AR 14
0%
DC 11
0%
DE 11
0%
MS 5
0%
NH 5
0%
HI 5
0%