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Origin & history of Valera1
Modern American roots
Valera is a name of Latin origin, meaning strong and brave. Valera is a unisex name, but it's more commonly given to boys. In Spanish, Valera means of the valley. Valera is a popular name in Russia, where it's associated with a famous Soviet-era cosmonaut, Valeri Glushko. In the United States, the name Valera has been steadily rising in popularity since the 1970s. Valera is also a surname, with notable bearers including a former Philippine President, Fidel V. Ramos. In fiction, Valera is the name of a character in the popular video game franchise, Assassin's Creed. Valera has a strong, bold sound, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a confident and powerful name. The name Valera has been associated with several saints throughout history, including a 4th-century martyr and a 12th-century bishop. In some cultures, Valera is a shortened form of the name Valentina or Valentino. Valera has a unique and distinctive spelling, making it stand out from other names. The name Valera has been used in various languages, including Spanish, Russian, and Italian. Valera has a strong, masculine sound, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a traditional boys' name. In some cultures, Valera is associated with strength, courage, and leadership. Valera is a versatile name that can be paired with a variety of middle names and surnames. The name Valera has been popularized by several notable bearers, including a Russian cosmonaut, a Philippine President, and a video game character.
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Root name
The root form of Valera is
Valera — meaning 'Valera' means 'strong' or 'brave'..
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Modern usage
Valera remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Valera?
1919
peak year
Today, Valera is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #17457), with only about 5 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1919, 38 babies were given the name (ranked #1241 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. In all, around 1,056 babies have been registered as Valera since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
38
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,241)
(ranked #1,241)
5
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
50
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
1,056
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Valera5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
V4
A1
L3
E5
R9
A1
Sum: 23 → Life path 5
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Personality of Valera🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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