Louisa
Louisa is a girl name of German origin meaning “Famous warrior”, pronounced loo-EE-zah. It ranked #697 in the United States in 2025, given to 407 babies, and peaked at #119 in 1881. Common nicknames: Lou, Lulu, Weezie.
How popular is Louisa in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Louisa mean, and where does it come from?
Louisa is the Latinate feminine of Louis, from the Germanic Hludwig, "famous in war," and the English-speaking world's alternative to the French Louise. It stood at 119th place in the United States in 1881 and has never disappeared. Its literary weight is considerable: Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women in ten weeks to pay her family's debts, and the novel has never been out of print since. Louisa Adams, born in London, remains the only foreign-born First Lady of the nineteenth century.
How is Louisa used around the world?
Louisa is used in 4 languages worldwide, with 8+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Louisa?
Famous People Named Louisa
- Louisa May Alcott — American novelist, author of Little Women
- Louisa Adams — First Lady of the United States
- Louisa Johnson — English singer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Louisa mean?
Louisa is a girl name of German origin meaning "Famous warrior." Louisa is the Latinate feminine of Louis, from the Germanic Hludwig, "famous in war," and the English-speaking world's alternative to the French Louise. It stood at 119th place in the United States in 1881 and has never disappeared.
How do you pronounce Louisa?
Louisa is pronounced loo-EE-zah. Common variations include Louise, Luisa, Luiza.
Is Louisa a girl name?
Yes, Louisa is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Lou, Lulu, Weezie.