Valencia

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinRising fast Also a pet name
#1271 4in 2024

Meaning & Origin

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Valencia is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Spanish city Valencia, whose name derives from the Latin Valentia, meaning 'strength, vigor, valor' — from valens (being strong, being well).

The third-largest city in Spain, Valencia is celebrated for its stunning architecture, flamenco culture, and paella. As a given name, Valencia carries that Mediterranean warmth and passion — a geographical name full of color, sunshine, and the vibrant energy of Iberian culture. It's a name that arrives already dressed in orange blossoms.

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Popularity Over Time

Valencia climbed 539 spots in the last 20 years — from #1810 to #1271.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Valencia
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s878
2010s1,139
2000s1,180
1990s1,750
1980s1,922
1970s1,743
1960s2,068
1950s1,041
1940s126
1930s97
1920s128
1910s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(100 years, 19192024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Valencia
YearBirthsRank
2024183#1271
2023180#1275
2022200#1212
2021163#1361
2020152#1439
2019174#1317
2018122#1706
2017129#1674
2016114#1827
2015105#1935
201495#2069
201391#2105
201292#2093
2011116#1771
2010101#1990
2009108#1946
2008113#1888
2007116#1836
2006126#1680
2005107#1836

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Valencia as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Valencia has also been given to 11 boys in the U.S. since 1988.

Unranked
Current rank
11
Total births
1989
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Valencia be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Valencia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1271. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Valencia has two lives

Valencia, the baby name
#1271girls
12,077 babies
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Valencia, the pet name
#5074pet name
14 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19192024) · Methodology