Polina vs Valentine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Polina

Girl #3,295 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,295
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pola, Lina

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Polina Rank #3,295
Valentine Rank #2,463

Valentine is more popular, ranked #2463 vs #3295 for Polina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Polina ___

  • Polina Marie
  • Polina Anna
  • Polina Grace
  • Polina Elena
  • Polina Natasha
  • Polina Vera

Valentine ___

  • Valentine James
  • Valentine Louis
  • Valentine Pierre
  • Valentine Henri
  • Valentine Sebastien
  • Valentine Emile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Polina

Natasha Katya Aleksei Dmitri Vera

If you choose Valentine

Genevieve Celestine Maxime Isolde Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polina or Valentine more popular?

Valentine is more popular, ranked #2463 compared to Polina at #3295 in the United States.

What do Polina and Valentine mean?

Polina means "small, humble" (Latin via Slavic origin). Valentine means "worthy, powerful" (Latin origin).

Are Polina and Valentine boy or girl names?

Polina is primarily a girl name. Valentine is primarily a boy name.

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