Valencia
Valencia is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “Strength, vigour”, pronounced vah-LEN-see-ah. It ranked #1731 in the United States in 2025, given to 118 babies, and peaked at #633 in 1970. Common nicknames: Val, Lena, Ency.
How popular is Valencia in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Valencia mean, and where does it come from?
Valencia is a Spanish city, a Venezuelan one and a region of orange groves, and the name comes from the Latin valentia, "strength" or "vigour" — the same root as Valentine and valiant. The Romans founded Valentia Edetanorum in 138 BC for retired soldiers. As a given name it has been in American records since 1919 and entered the top thousand in 1927, peaking in 1970. The orange, the photo filter and the football club have all kept the word in circulation.
How is Valencia used around the world?
Valencia is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Valencia?
Famous People Named Valencia
- Antonio Valencia — Ecuadorian international footballer, in the surname position
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Valencia mean?
Valencia is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "Strength, vigour." Valencia is a Spanish city, a Venezuelan one and a region of orange groves, and the name comes from the Latin valentia, "strength" or "vigour" — the same root as Valentine and valiant. The Romans founded Valentia Edetanorum in 138 BC for retired soldiers.
How do you pronounce Valencia?
Valencia is pronounced vah-LEN-see-ah. Common variations include Valença, Valentia, Valeria.
Is Valencia a girl name?
Yes, Valencia is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Val, Lena, Ency.