Rosa
Rosa is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “Rose”, pronounced ROH-zah. It ranked #653 in the United States in 2025, given to 441 babies, and peaked at #52 in 1880. Common nicknames: Rosie, Rosita.
How popular is Rosa 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 Rosa mean, and where does it come from?
Rosa is the Latin word for the rose and the standard form of the name across Italy, Spain, Germany and Scandinavia. It stood at 52nd place for American girls in 1880 and has never left the charts since. One bearer changed the country it was given in: Rosa Parks refused to move on a Montgomery bus in December 1955 and set off the boycott that made Martin Luther King a national figure. Rosa Luxemburg and Rosa Bonheur, in politics and painting, had already made it a name for people who would not be moved.
How is Rosa used around the world?
Rosa is used in 5 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Rosa?
Famous People Named Rosa
- Rosa Parks — American civil rights activist
- Rosa Bonheur — French painter, the most celebrated woman artist of the nineteenth century
- Rosa Luxemburg — Polish-German revolutionary and theorist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Rosa mean?
Rosa is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Rose." Rosa is the Latin word for the rose and the standard form of the name across Italy, Spain, Germany and Scandinavia. It stood at 52nd place for American girls in 1880 and has never left the charts since.
How do you pronounce Rosa?
Rosa is pronounced ROH-zah. Common variations include Rose, Rosalia, Roza.
Is Rosa a girl name?
Yes, Rosa is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Rosie, Rosita.