Valin
Pronunciation: [ v-AL-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Valin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 5 babies have been named Valin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Valin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,570 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,570
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Valin is also used as a boy name, ranked #26661.
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About the Name Valin
Valin is a girl name .
Is Valin a boy or girl name? Valin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,570 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,661. Valin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Valin is currently ranked #58,570 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Valin include Val, Vay, Vaie, and Valkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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