Rosa

Rosa: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “rose”
Origin: Latin
Say it: ROH-zuh · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

From Latin rosa meaning 'rose'. It is used widely across Europe and the Americas, sometimes also associated with Saint Rosa of Lima.

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How popular is Rosa?

2024132 per million US babies

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Babies named Rosa in 2024440

2024 rank#662 girls

Peak year1888

Total US babies since 1880178,136

Rosa is steady now but far below its 1888 peak.

Names like Rosa

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Rosa questions

What does the name Rosa mean?

Rosa means "rose". It comes from Latin. From Latin rosa meaning 'rose'. It is used widely across Europe and the Americas, sometimes also associated with Saint Rosa of Lima.

Is Rosa a boy or girl name?

Rosa is mainly a girl's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Rosa?

440 US babies were named Rosa in 2024. Its peak year was 1888.

How do you pronounce Rosa?

Rosa is usually pronounced ROH-zuh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.