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Rosa is a feminine name used in Spanish and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Generally this can be considered to be from Latin rosa meaning ‘rose’, though originally it may have come from the unrelated Germanic name Roza. This was the name of a 13th-century saint from Viterbo in Italy." It ranked #653 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, generally this can be considered to be from Latin rosa meaning ‘rose’, though originally it may have come from the unrelated Germanic name Roza. This was the name of a 13th-century saint from Viterbo in Italy. The entry lists its usage as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Rosa ranked #653 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #653 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Spanish) and that sit near Rosa in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosa mean?
Rosa means "rose", according to Behind the Name.
Is Rosa a popular name?
Rosa ranked #653 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Rosa a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Rosa appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rosa (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
