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The name Valentina peaked for boys at #10598 in 2025. Valentina is also used for girls, ranking #35 in 2025.

The name Valentina is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "strength, health".

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Effortlessly stylish, with plenty of sweetness and strength, Valentina feels like a fresh alternative to Valerie, Victoria, or Vanessa, even if it does now rank ahead of them in the US charts. Popular across the globe, from Chile to Czechia, Belgium to Uruguay, Slovenia to Australia, it's a well-established choice that hasn't lost its flair. 
 
In the US, Valentina rose up the charts throughout the 2010s and now holds a solid place in the Top 100, recently peaking at #35. Given to more than 5350 girls in a recent year, it is particularly favored by Hispanic families. 
Valentina is the feminine form of Valentine, derived from the Roman name, Valentinus meaning "strong, vigorous" and "healthy." The name is associated with love, via its connection to St. Valentine, whose feast day fell on the same day as a Roman fertility festival. This makes it a perfect option for a baby born around Valentine's Day, or if you're into name meanings, for a baby you hope will show strength in her life. 
Notable namesakes include Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian cosmonaut and the first woman in space; Valentina Cortese, an Oscar-nominated actress; Valentina Shevchenko, a mixed martial artist; and Valentina Lisitsa, a classic pianist. 
With its arty elegance and energetic feel, Valentina has been a popular choice among famous creatives, including actress Salma Hayek, singer Kevin Jonas, dancers Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett, and music, radio and TV stars, Marvin and Rochelle Humes. 
As with many international choices, the pronunciation of the name will vary depending on language and location. In English, va-lehn-TEE-nuh may be heard, but it can also be said as vuh-lin-TEE-nuh (Russian), vu-lehn-ti-NU (Lithuanian), va-LEHN-tee-na (Macedonian), ba-lehn-TEE-na (Spanish), va-lehn-TEE-na (Italian) and VA-LAH(n)-TEE-NA in French.
 
Diminutives and nicknames include Tina, Val, Valley, Valya, Tinkara, Ina, Vita, Lennie, and Vina, while variations might be the French Valentine, the Belarusian Valiantsina, and the Polish Walentyna.

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The name Valentina is currently ranked #35 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #35 in 2025. The name is most popular in VALENTINA, VALENTINA, and VALENTINA. Valentina is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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