Valera
Pronunciation: [ v-uhl-EHR-uh ]
Valera is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,760 in the US, popular nicknames include Val, Vay, and Valie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Valera first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 176 babies have been named Valera in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Valera is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,760 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,760
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Valera
Valera is a girl name .
Valera is currently ranked #70,760 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Valera include Val, Vay, Valie, and Valeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Valera include Valentina, Valerie, Valeria, Valery, Valencia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis