Holding steady.
Popularity of Valeda since 1899
Babies named Valeda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 104 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valeda is a rare feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Valeria or a direct borrowing from the Latin Valerius, meaning 'strength, health'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1899 and saw its peak year in 1911, with the 1910s being its strongest decade. Since then, it has remained stable in low usage, never ranking in the top 1,000. Its scarcity and melodic sound make it a distinctive choice for parents drawn to vintage, overlooked names.
Valeda is likely derived from the Latin masculine name Valerius, which itself comes from 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, be healthy'. It may have been coined in the 19th century as a feminine variant influenced by names like Valeria or Vedah. The name appears in U.S. records intermittently since the late 1800s, but never entered widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Leda, Vada
Sibling names for Valeda
Names that share Valeda's style, for a brother or sister.
