
The short answer
Rosalia is a feminine name used in Italian and Late Roman. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Late Latin name derived from rosa ‘rose’. This was the name of a 12th-century Sicilian saint." It ranked #609 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, late Latin name derived from rosa ‘rose’. This was the name of a 12th-century Sicilian saint. The entry lists its usage as Italian, Late Roman.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Rosalia ranked #609 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 | #609 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Italian) and that sit near Rosalia in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosalia mean?
Rosalia means "rose", according to Behind the Name.
Is Rosalia a popular name?
Rosalia ranked #609 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Rosalia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Rosalia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rosalia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.