To be strong, healthy, or brave
Valeriya is the Russian and Slavic feminine form of the Roman family name Valerius. It is derived from the Latin verb 'valere', which signifies physical strength and health as well as moral courage. While common in Eastern Europe, it remains a rare and sophisticated choice in the United States.
Less common today
Valeriya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,914 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Russian pop singer and People's Artist of Russia
Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling
Soviet medic and Hero of the Soviet Union
