Baby name
Valley
/VAL · ee/
Meaning
“Low land between hills”
English nature word for the low land between hills and mountains, from Old French valee, which comes from Latin vallis, 'valley'.
How it ages.
A soft, scenic nature word that feels fresh and gentle yet easy to wear.
The cultural moment.
Rising in the United States: given to 69 girls in 2023 and 142 in 2024, and ranked #1,131 in 2025.