Rosalia
Rosalia is a girl name of Italian origin meaning “Rose”, pronounced roh-zah-LEE-ah. It ranked #609 in the United States in 2025, given to 481 babies, and peaked at #576 in 1881. Common nicknames: Rosa, Lia, Rosie.
How popular is Rosalia 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 Rosalia mean, and where does it come from?
Rosalia is an Italian elaboration of Rosa, and belongs to Saint Rosalia of Palermo, the twelfth-century hermit whose bones, carried through the city in 1624, were credited with ending a plague — she has been Palermo's patron ever since. The Roman festival of Rosalia, when roses were laid on graves, may be older still. American records hold the name since 1880, and it is rising again now, helped by the Catalan singer Rosalía and by the wider return of the Rose family.
How is Rosalia used around the world?
Rosalia is used in 2 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 Rosalia?
Famous People Named Rosalia
- Rosalía — Spanish singer and songwriter
- Saint Rosalia — patron saint of Palermo
- Rosalia Zemlyachka — Russian revolutionary and Soviet official
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Rosalia mean?
Rosalia is a girl name of Italian origin meaning "Rose." Rosalia is an Italian elaboration of Rosa, and belongs to Saint Rosalia of Palermo, the twelfth-century hermit whose bones, carried through the city in 1624, were credited with ending a plague — she has been Palermo's patron ever since. The Roman festival of Rosalia, when roses were laid on graves, may be older still.
How do you pronounce Rosalia?
Rosalia is pronounced roh-zah-LEE-ah. Common variations include Rosalie, Rosalía, Rozalia.
Is Rosalia a girl name?
Yes, Rosalia is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Rosa, Lia, Rosie.