UK girl's name
Valentia
Of Latin origin, meaning brave, strong, vigorous, and courageous.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Valentia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Valentia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Valentia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Valentia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Valentia ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Valentia.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Valentia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Valentia mean?
The name Valentia has its roots in Latin, originating from the word "valentia" which translates to "strength" or "valor." This name gained popularity during the Roman Empire, particularly in regions like Italy and parts of Western Europe that were under Roman influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valentia can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was used as a feminine form of the name "Valentius," which was derived from the Latin word "valens," meaning "strong" or "vigorous." The name Valentia symbolized qualities such as courage, bravery, and resilience, which were highly valued in Roman culture.
In the 4th century AD, a notable figure named Valentia of Caesarea was a Christian martyr who suffered persecution and execution for her faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Her bravery and unwavering devotion led to her being venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, further solidifying the name's association with strength and resilience.
During the Middle Ages, the name Valentia remained in use, although it was less common than its masculine counterpart, Valentinus. One notable historical figure who bore this name was Valentia of Milan, a 5th-century noblewoman who played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of the region.
In the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One noteworthy individual from this era was Valentia Borghese, an Italian noblewoman born in 1573, who was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural life of Rome.
Another historical figure with the name Valentia was Valentia Visconti, an Italian noblewoman born in the late 15th century. She was known for her political acumen and her involvement in the power struggles of the Italian city-states during the Renaissance period.
Throughout history, the name Valentia has been associated with qualities of strength, courage, and resilience, often borne by individuals who displayed these traits in their lives and actions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Valentia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Valentia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Valentia
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Valentia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Valentia in the UK right now?
In 2020, Valentia was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Valentia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Valentia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Valentia?
Of Latin origin, meaning brave, strong, vigorous, and courageous.
How many people are called Valentia in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Valentia across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.