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Val
UnisexMeaning of Val: Latin: 'strong, healthy'
Val is a unisex name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4506th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4506
22 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
7,406
First recorded 1882 · peak 1956
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
76% boys · 24% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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English · 3 syllables
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French · 2 syllables
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Greek · 4 syllables
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