At a glance
- In short
- Valada is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls, with a graceful and elegant sound. It has Celtic roots and a touch of vintage charm.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1961 (#6,567)
- Babies in 1961
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,900 in 1915
- First recorded
- 1915
Meaning of Valada
Valada is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has a graceful and elegant sound, pronounced as vuh-LAY-duh (/vəˈleɪdə/). The origin of the name Valada is uncertain, but it is believed to have Celtic roots. This name carries an air of mystery and allure, making it a great choice for parents looking for something distinctive. Valada is not widely used in recent years, but it had some popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States. Despite its rarity, Valada remains a timeless choice with a touch of vintage charm.
How to pronounce Valada
- Pronounced vuh-LAY-duh /vəˈleɪdə/
Popularity of Valada in the U.S.
Valada was last recorded in the U.S. in 1961, ranked #6,567 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,900 in 1915. It first appears in the records in 1915.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1915–1961 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 | 6,567 | back (not recorded in 1959–1960) |
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | back (not recorded in 1956–1957) |
| 1955 | 5 | 5,828 | back (not recorded in 1940–1954) |
| 1939 | 5 | 4,250 | back (not recorded in 1938) |
| 1937 | 5 | 4,255 | back (not recorded in 1933–1936) |
| 1932 | 5 | 4,411 | ▼ 80 |
| 1931 | 5 | 4,331 | ▲ 219 |
| 1930 | 5 | 4,550 | back (not recorded in 1921–1929) |
| 1920 | 10 | 3,097 | back (not recorded in 1916–1919) |
| 1915 | 9 | 2,900 | new |