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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strength, vigor
- Origin
- Latin (from Valentia)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- vuh-LEN-see-uh
Valencia is a Latin name that comes from Valentia and carries the meaning strength, vigor. It's pronounced vuh-LEN-see-uh, with the stress on the second syllable. The four-syllable flow gives it a lilting, melodic sound that shortens easily if you'd like a nickname.
Meaning & Origin of Valencia
Meaning: Strength, vigor.
Origin: Latin (from Valentia).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Valencia
vuh-LEN-see-uhIPA /vəˈlɛnsiə/
Popularity of Valencia
Valencia peaked at #633 in 1969, when 244 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1271 with 183 babies, so it's still in use but far from crowded on the playground.
Names Like Valencia
These names have followed a similar path to Valencia in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Valencia mean?
Strength, vigor. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Valencia?
Valencia is pronounced vuh-LEN-see-uh (IPA: /vəˈlɛnsiə/).
Is Valencia a popular name right now?
Valencia peaked at #633 in 1969 and is ranked #1271 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)
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