NAME PROFILE
Valla
A name of Mandinka origin signifying a powerful leader or chosen warrior; it reflects a personality that is inherently resilient, visionary, and deeply connected to their heritage.
Key Stats
| Total births | 222 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1934 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1934 |
| Most recent | 1934 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
OK — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Samory Touré (Founder of the Wassoulou Empire) · Samory Rashid (Professor and Political Science Researcher) · Samory Fraga (Brazilian Olympic Long Jumper) · Samory Kpotufe (Columbia University Associate Professor of Statistics) · Samory Santos (Notable Professional Footballer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
SamSammiRory
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