Holding steady.
Popularity of Valeta since 1910
Babies named Valeta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Valeta's real moment was 1927.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 162 |
| 1930s | 139 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 109 |
| 1960s | 78 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valeta is a rare and unusual name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1910, but it has never reached widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1927, after which usage declined steadily, though it has remained in occasional use without disappearing. The name's origin is uncertain, likely a variant of Valetta, the capital of Malta, or a German-derived feminine diminutive. Valeta has never ranked in the top 1000, and its one-in-N value is unavailable, reflecting its extreme rarity. It has not seen a modern revival, maintaining a consistent low level of usage. Top states for the name are not recorded, suggesting it has never been regionally concentrated. For parents drawn to vintage-sounding but overlooked names with a soft melodious quality, Valeta offers a distinctive choice.
Valeta likely originated as a respelling or variation of Valetta, the capital city of Malta, or as a feminine diminutive of the Germanic name Valet, meaning 'little strong one.' It appears in U.S. records starting in the early 20th century but has never been common. Its usage peaked in 1927 and has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Leta
Variants: Valetta, Valleta
Sibling names for Valeta
Names that share Valeta's style, for a brother or sister.
