Josefa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationho-SEH-fah / /xoˈse.fa/Spanish; Hebrew
Meaning
Spanish: God will add; Hebrew: He will add
Historical & Cultural Background
Josefa is the feminine form of the name Joseph, which has biblical origins. It is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has been popular among various cultures due to its religious significance. Josefa has variations in different languages, reflecting its widespread use.
Trend Summary
Josefa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jose
- Josie
International Variants
- Giuseppa (Italian)
- Josefina (Spanish)
- Yosefa (Hebrew)
Famous people named Josefa
Josefa Iloilo was a prominent political figure who served as the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Josefa Segovia was a notable Mexican artist known for her contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Josefa
Josefa is a character in the novel 'The House of the Spirits' by Isabel Allende, known for her strong will and resilience.
Josefa appears in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor' as a wise elder who provides guidance to the main character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Josefa was first seen in the United States in 1881. Josefa has ranked as high as #810 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Josefa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Josefa (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 20 |
| 1890 | 23 |
| 1891 | 14 |
| 1892 | 19 |
| 1893 | 19 |
| 1894 | 17 |
| 1895 | 28 |
| 1896 | 21 |
| 1897 | 20 |
| 1898 | 20 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 19 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1902 | 17 |
| 1903 | 18 |
| 1904 | 21 |
| 1905 | 22 |
| 1906 | 30 |
| 1907 | 31 |
| 1908 | 25 |
| 1909 | 28 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1911 | 39 |
| 1912 | 46 |
| 1913 | 38 |
| 1914 | 42 |
| 1915 | 57 |
| 1916 | 40 |
| 1917 | 56 |
| 1918 | 63 |
| 1919 | 66 |
| 1920 | 66 |
| 1921 | 72 |
| 1922 | 81 |
| 1923 | 66 |
| 1924 | 79 |
| 1925 | 84 |
| 1926 | 71 |
| 1927 | 65 |
| 1928 | 74 |
| 1929 | 68 |
| 1930 | 63 |
| 1931 | 71 |
| 1932 | 58 |
| 1933 | 44 |
| 1934 | 55 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1937 | 41 |
| 1938 | 48 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1940 | 45 |
| 1941 | 40 |
| 1942 | 34 |
| 1943 | 34 |
| 1944 | 31 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1948 | 48 |
| 1949 | 37 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 33 |
| 1953 | 38 |
| 1954 | 45 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1958 | 30 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 38 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 31 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 18 |