Valencia
Girl name · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaningstrength, vigor · Spanish
- US rank
- #1,721
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #633 in 1970
118 babies were named Valencia in the US in 2025. It has dropped 289 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Valencia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,624 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Valencia, 118 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Valencia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryValencia first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1970, when it reached #633.
- TrendValencia has slipped 289 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,721. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedValencia is most popular in Pennsylvania, where it ranks #813. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Valencia means “strength, vigor”. Our records link it to Italian, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Valencia
Valencia is a girl name of Italian, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “strength, vigor”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-cia”. US birth records list Valencia for girls from 1919 to 2025, in 101 of those 107 years. Its best year was 1970, when it ranked #633 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,721, with 118 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 92,166 girls |
| 1930s | 9.1 | 110,011 girls |
| 1940s | 8.4 | 119,048 girls |
| 1950s | 53 | 18,900 girls |
| 1960s | 115 | 8,733 girls |
| 1970s | 112 | 8,913 girls |
| 1980s | 112 | 8,956 girls |
| 1990s | 97 | 10,336 girls |
| 2000s | 64 | 15,645 girls |
| 2010s | 65 | 15,295 girls |
| 2020s | 102 | 9,766 girls |
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- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
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- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Valencia
What does the name Valencia mean?
Valencia means “strength, vigor” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Valencia?
Valencia has Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Valencia a boy or girl name?
Valencia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Valencia?
Valencia ranked #1,721 for US girls in 2025, given to 118 babies. Its best year was 1970 (#633).