Vaela ripples across the tongue like a sunlit breeze drawn through a hidden valley, its Latin heart beating with gentle strength. Thought to spring from the same root as valēre—“to be strong”—or perhaps borrowing the soft imagery of a valle (“valley”), this name feels both grounded and wide-eyed, as if nature herself whispered it into being. In the United States, Vaela has been gradually unfurling its wings on baby lists—first spotting five little Vaelas in 2019, then climbing past a dozen by 2022, and settling around fourteen newborns in 2024 at rank 936—proof that its quiet elegance is catching ears and hearts. Warm yet spirited, Vaela carries a light melody of hope, inviting any child who bears it to stand tall with grace and curiosity in a world hungry for fresh, poetic voices.