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Louisa is a feminine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latinate feminine form of Louis. A famous bearer was the American novelist Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), the author of Little Women." It ranked #697 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latinate feminine form of Louis. A famous bearer was the American novelist Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), the author of Little Women. The entry lists its usage as English, German, Dutch, French.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Louisa ranked #697 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 | #697 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Louisa mean?
Behind the Name does not give Louisa a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: latinate feminine form of Louis.
Is Louisa a popular name?
Louisa ranked #697 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Louisa a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Louisa appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Louisa — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
