Valentina
val-en-TEE-nuh /ˌvæl.ənˈtiː.nə/
Meaning of Valentina
Valentina is the feminine of the Roman family name Valentinus, from valens — 'healthy,' 'strong' or 'vigorous.' It shares the root with Valentine and Valeria. In the Spanish-speaking world it is currently one of the top-5 girls' names in Mexico, Argentina and Colombia. The cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova (1963, the first woman in space) gave the name broad international recognition.
How to pronounce Valentina
In Spanish: va-len-TI-na (stress on third syllable).
Current popularity of Valentina
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #44 |
| Mexico (INEGI) | 2024 | #3 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #5 |
| Italy (ISTAT) | 2024 | #7 |
Notable bearers of Valentina
Valentina Tereshkova (first woman in space, 1963); Valentina Cruz (fashion icon).
Similar names & variants
Cognates, spelling variants and close relatives. Click any name with an underline to read its own page.
Sibling-name suggestions
Names that pair stylistically with Valentina — useful as middle names or for siblings.
About this entry
Compiled by the Baby Name Finder editorial team following the rules in our Methodology and Editorial guidelines. If you spot an error, please tell us; our corrections policy is at /editorial-guidelines#corrections.
Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009
- https://www.istat.it/
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31