Rosa
Rosa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹoʊzə/ · /ˈɹəʊzə/
Meaning and origin of Rosa
Root meaning: “rose”
- A female given name from Latin; a Latinized variant of Rose.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin rosa (“rose”).
How popular is Rosa?
Since 1880, 177,415 girls and 1,173 boys in the U.S. have been named Rosa (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #52 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #966 in 1896. In 2025 it ranked #653 for girls, with 441 babies given the name.
Names similar to Rosa
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Sibling name ideas for Rosa
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Rosa FAQ
What does the name Rosa mean?
Rosa traces back to a root meaning "rose". A female given name from Latin; a Latinized variant of Rose. Borrowed from Latin rosa (“rose”).
What is the origin of the name Rosa?
Rosa is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Rosa?
Since 1880, 177,415 girls and 1,173 boys in the U.S. have been named Rosa (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #52 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #966 in 1896. In 2025 it ranked #653 for girls, with 441 babies given the name.
Is Rosa a boy or girl name?
Rosa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 177,415 girls and 1,173 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.