Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1971
Valeka
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Valeka, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1971–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
23 girls have been named Valeka since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Valeka recorded 23 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1980.
- 23 total births
- 1971–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Valeka since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 23
- total births
- 1971–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Valeka was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
6 babies were named Valeka in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Valeka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Valeka splits its recorded history at 1977: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Valeka at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Valeka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1980
- Peak year (1971)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Valeka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Valeka's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Valeka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 18 births (78% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valeka? ▼
23 babies have been named Valeka since 1971. It was last recorded in 1980. The peak year was 1971 with 6 births.
When was Valeka most popular? ▼
Valeka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
How long has the name Valeka been used? ▼
Records for Valeka go back to 1971, giving 10 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Valeka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Valerie, Valeria, Valentina, Valarie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Valeka's data
- Valeka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (18 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Valeka
Nearby Names Like Valeka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valeka
Valerie Girl
#147 273,229 births
Valeria Girl
#162 80,052 births
Valentina Girl
#47 65,147 births
Valarie Girl
#2438 18,714 births
Valencia Girl
#1266 12,198 births
Compare Valeka side by side: Valeka vs Valerie Valeka vs Valeria Valeka vs Valentina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Valeka: Baby Name Since 1971 - 23 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valeka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Valeka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.