Girl name origins & meanings
- Latin : Good health
What does Valentina mean and stand for?
The name Valentina is of Latin origin and means "good health" and "strength". It is the feminine version of Valentine, making it a popular choice for babies born in February.
Syllables: 4
Famous people who gave their babies this name
Popularity
According to Social Security Administration data, Valentina is rapidly increasing in popularity after recently breaking the top 100 in 2017. It has yet to break the top 50, not exactly coming close when it reached its peak at 65 in 2019.
However, it is the 7th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.
According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Valentina was at its peak popularity in August 2018.
Valentina has entered the ranks recently, first appearing in 1994. The first woman in space,Valentina Tereshkova and actress Valentina Cortese are two of the most prominent name holder. While various celebrities hold the name, it is not a common choice for fictional characters. Actress Salma Hayek and husband Francois-Henri Pinault also recently gave their daughter the name Valentina.
Where is it Popular?
Valentina was searched for most often in the following states:
Nicknames for Valentina
- Lena
- Tina
- Val
- Vally
Pairs well with these middle names
