What origin is the name Vala?

Vala comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Vala a popular name?

Vala is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Vala does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Vala?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Vala — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Vala

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Vala

Vala

Girl

german

2 syllables

Vala is a german girl's name meaning "A name of German origin that means one who is singled out or chosen. it carries the connotation of being special or selected.".

Vala is a girl name of german origin meaning "A name of German origin that means one who is singled out or chosen. it carries the connotation of being special or selected.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of German origin that means one who is singled out or chosen. it carries the connotation of being special or selected.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Vala

Very rare in US records

What does Vala mean?

Vala is a girl name of german origin meaning "A name of German origin that means one who is singled out or chosen. it carries the connotation of being special or selected.".