Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Vala
//ˈvɑlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20124 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Vala's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Vala's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Vala |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
Vala through the decades
- Vala peaked in 2012, when 13 babies were named Vala in the US.
- The 2000s were Vala's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2023), use of Vala has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.