Valera
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,110 in 1910
7 babies were named Valera in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1896–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Valera you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Valera, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Valera would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryValera first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1910, when it ranked #1,110. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Valera
Valera is a girl name of Latin and Russian origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-era”. US birth records list Valera for girls from 1896 to 2025, in 70 of those 130 years. Its best year was 1910, when it ranked #1,110 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Latin namesRussian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 16 | 60,698 girls |
| 1900s | 16 | 62,422 girls |
| 1910s | 32 | 31,666 girls |
| 1920s | 22 | 45,372 girls |
| 1930s | 16 | 63,532 girls |
| 1940s | 8.8 | 114,025 girls |
| 1950s | 5.0 | 199,203 girls |
| 1960s | 3.7 | 272,480 girls |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 girls |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 800,000 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Valera
What is the origin of the name Valera?
Valera has Latin, Russian roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Valera a boy or girl name?
Valera is a girl name.
How popular is the name Valera?
Valera ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1910 (#1,110).