Valencia - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Valencia \v(a)-len-cia, val(e)-ncia\ is pronounced vah-LEN-cee-ah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "strong, healthy". From Valentinus, a saint's name. Also a place name for the city on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, known for its oranges.

Valencia has 1 variant form: Valentia.

For more information, see also the related name Valentina.

A baby name that sounds like Valencia is Valenzia.

Valencia is a popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Valencia. Compare Valencia with related baby names.