Valhalla Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: val-HAL-uh //vælˈhɑːlə//
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Hall of the slain
Historical & Cultural Background
Valhalla is derived from Old Norse 'Valhöll', which refers to the hall where warriors who died in battle are received in Norse mythology. It is a significant concept in Viking culture, symbolizing honor and valor.
The hall is ruled by the god Odin, and it is where the slain warriors feast and prepare for Ragnarok. Valhalla has been referenced in various literary and cultural works, emphasizing themes of bravery and the afterlife.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Valhalla was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Valhalla has ranked as high as #1366 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Valhalla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Valhalla 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 Valhalla was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Valhalla
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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 Valhalla.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 |