The story behind Valeria
Feminine form of Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (“to be healthy, to be strong”). Doublet of Valerie.
Other language forms and explanations (1)
Italian entry
From Latin.
Pronunciation
English; dialect unspecified: /vəˈlɪəɹi.ə/
Regional pronunciation variants
- Italian: /vaˈlɛ.rja/
Popularity
Valeria ranked #162 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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