Vala
Girl nameVala has been given to 216 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 2011. In 2025, about 1 in 160,727 girls was named Vala.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
216
Peak year
2011 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1921
10-year trend
▲ +67%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Vala — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Vala.
FAQ
How popular is the name Vala?
Vala has been given to 216 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Vala peak?
Vala peaked in 2011, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Vala a girl or boy name?
Vala is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Vala are girls).
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