Valeska Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationvah-LES-kah / vɑˈlɛs.kə

Slavic; Latin

Meaning

Slavic: 'strong'; Latin: 'valiant'

Historical & Cultural Background

Valeska is a diminutive form of the name Valentina, which has roots in Slavic languages. It is often associated with strength and valor due to its meanings. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe. It has gained some popularity in modern times, especially among parents looking for unique names.

Trend Summary

Valeska has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

ValeriaVanyaVesperValora

Variants

  • Valeska
  • Valesque

International Variants

  • Valeska (Polish)
  • Valesque (French)

Famous people named Valeska

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Fictional characters named Valeska

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Sibling Suggestions

ValentinaVeraViolettaVanessaVivienne

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Valeska was first seen in the United States in 1893. Valeska has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Valeska has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Valeska (2023)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18935
19046
19055
19125
19138
19146
191513
191612
191717
19189
191914
192310
19257
19566
19576
19646
19685
196912
19715
197214
19737
19758
19766
19775
19788
197911
198010
19815
198210
19837
19846
19857
19877
198911
19909
19918
19927
19936
199511
19966
19976
199812
199910
20009
200115
200219
200321
200413
200522
200621
200721
200815
200914
201024
201119
20129
201317
201415
201511
201619
201716
201812
201913
202014
202121
202220
202318
202422