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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-zah //ˈroʊ.zə//
Origin: Latin; Spanish; Italian
Meaning: Latin: rose; Spanish: rose; Italian: rose
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rosa has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose," which is a flower symbolizing beauty and love. This Latin term was adopted into various languages, including Italian and Spanish, where it retained the same meaning.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Romance languages, particularly during the Middle Ages, when Latin was a dominant scholarly language in Europe. The name Rosa has also been linked to the Greek word "rhodon," which similarly means "rose," further emphasizing its floral connotation and aesthetic appeal.
Historically, the name Rosa has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and queens. One of the earliest references is Saint Rosa of Lima, who lived in the 17th century and was canonized in 1671.
She is recognized as the first saint of the Americas and is the patron saint of Peru and the indigenous people of Latin America. Her life and legacy contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts, particularly within Spanish-speaking cultures.
Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and religious texts, reinforcing its cultural significance. The rose, as a symbol, has been prevalent in art, literature, and religious iconography throughout history.
It often represents love, purity, and sacrifice, which has helped the name Rosa endure across generations. In various cultures, the rose is associated with different meanings, such as passion in the context of red roses or innocence with white roses.
The name has also inspired diminutive forms, such as Rosita or Rosie, which have been used affectionately in various cultures. Overall, the name Rosa encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural significance, making it a timeless choice.
Famous people named Rosa
In this section, you will find notable people named Rosa. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rosa who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Rosa who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Rosa Parks is an activist best known for her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Movement.
Rosa Bonheur is an artist best known for her paintings of animals and rural life, particularly The Horse Fair.
Rosa Salazar is an actress best known for her roles in Alita: Battle Angel, Undone, and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.
Rosa Mendes is a professional wrestler best known for her time in WWE and her appearances on Total Divas.
Fictional characters named Rosa
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Rosa Diaz is a fictional character from the TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine. She is a tough and skilled detective known for her no-nonsense attitude and loyalty to her friends.
Rosa Parks is a fictional character from the film Selma. She is a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, known for her courageous act of defiance against racial segregation.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rosa was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Rosa has ranked as high as #213 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Rosa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rosa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rosa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rosa.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 441 | 0 | 441 |
| 2024 | 442 | 0 | 442 |
| 2023 | 441 | 0 | 441 |
| 2022 | 494 | 0 | 494 |
| 2021 | 451 | 0 | 451 |
| 2020 | 460 | 0 | 460 |
| 2019 | 450 | 0 | 450 |
| 2018 | 466 | 0 | 466 |
| 2017 | 443 | 0 | 443 |
| 2016 | 466 | 0 | 466 |
| 2015 | 456 | 0 | 456 |
| 2014 | 480 | 0 | 480 |
| 2013 | 437 | 0 | 437 |
| 2012 | 469 | 0 | 469 |
| 2011 | 469 | 0 | 469 |
| 2010 | 518 | 0 | 518 |
| 2009 | 626 | 0 | 626 |
| 2008 | 696 | 0 | 696 |
| 2007 | 742 | 0 | 742 |
| 2006 | 813 | 0 | 813 |
| 2005 | 776 | 0 | 776 |
| 2004 | 737 | 0 | 737 |
| 2003 | 797 | 10 | 787 |
| 2002 | 881 | 5 | 876 |
| 2001 | 938 | 0 | 938 |
| 2000 | 1,010 | 5 | 1,005 |
| 1999 | 989 | 6 | 983 |
| 1998 | 1,125 | 0 | 1,125 |
| 1997 | 972 | 5 | 967 |
| 1996 | 998 | 5 | 993 |
| 1995 | 1,017 | 9 | 1,008 |
| 1994 | 1,266 | 12 | 1,254 |
| 1993 | 1,262 | 5 | 1,257 |
| 1992 | 1,185 | 13 | 1,172 |
| 1991 | 1,161 | 11 | 1,150 |
| 1990 | 1,192 | 16 | 1,176 |
| 1989 | 1,151 | 13 | 1,138 |
| 1988 | 994 | 15 | 979 |
| 1987 | 981 | 11 | 970 |
| 1986 | 988 | 18 | 970 |
| 1985 | 1,027 | 16 | 1,011 |
| 1984 | 992 | 14 | 978 |
| 1983 | 1,061 | 14 | 1,047 |
| 1982 | 1,224 | 19 | 1,205 |
| 1981 | 1,241 | 15 | 1,226 |
| 1980 | 1,280 | 10 | 1,270 |
| 1979 | 1,162 | 10 | 1,152 |
| 1978 | 1,084 | 8 | 1,076 |
| 1977 | 1,098 | 8 | 1,090 |
| 1976 | 1,172 | 13 | 1,159 |
| 1975 | 1,215 | 7 | 1,208 |
| 1974 | 1,262 | 10 | 1,252 |
| 1973 | 1,270 | 10 | 1,260 |
| 1972 | 1,312 | 19 | 1,293 |
| 1971 | 1,387 | 10 | 1,377 |
| 1970 | 1,439 | 14 | 1,425 |
| 1969 | 1,453 | 14 | 1,439 |
| 1968 | 1,354 | 6 | 1,348 |
| 1967 | 1,338 | 11 | 1,327 |
| 1966 | 1,407 | 9 | 1,398 |
| 1965 | 1,418 | 10 | 1,408 |
| 1964 | 1,531 | 12 | 1,519 |
| 1963 | 1,520 | 10 | 1,510 |
| 1962 | 1,623 | 11 | 1,612 |
| 1961 | 1,658 | 9 | 1,649 |
| 1960 | 1,840 | 9 | 1,831 |
| 1959 | 1,809 | 10 | 1,799 |
| 1958 | 1,875 | 13 | 1,862 |
| 1957 | 2,097 | 17 | 2,080 |
| 1956 | 2,184 | 12 | 2,172 |
| 1955 | 2,059 | 10 | 2,049 |
| 1954 | 2,117 | 9 | 2,108 |
| 1953 | 2,038 | 16 | 2,022 |
| 1952 | 1,955 | 13 | 1,942 |
| 1951 | 1,967 | 11 | 1,956 |
| 1950 | 1,893 | 7 | 1,886 |
| 1949 | 1,942 | 18 | 1,924 |
| 1948 | 1,939 | 13 | 1,926 |
| 1947 | 1,813 | 12 | 1,801 |
| 1946 | 1,634 | 14 | 1,620 |
| 1945 | 1,583 | 7 | 1,576 |
| 1944 | 1,682 | 12 | 1,670 |
| 1943 | 1,695 | 14 | 1,681 |
| 1942 | 1,581 | 9 | 1,572 |
| 1941 | 1,492 | 15 | 1,477 |
| 1940 | 1,559 | 10 | 1,549 |
| 1939 | 1,507 | 13 | 1,494 |
| 1938 | 1,585 | 17 | 1,568 |
| 1937 | 1,457 | 17 | 1,440 |
| 1936 | 1,474 | 20 | 1,454 |
| 1935 | 1,615 | 15 | 1,600 |
| 1934 | 1,596 | 14 | 1,582 |
| 1933 | 1,670 | 25 | 1,645 |
| 1932 | 1,771 | 14 | 1,757 |
| 1931 | 1,647 | 14 | 1,633 |
| 1930 | 1,899 | 22 | 1,877 |
| 1929 | 1,911 | 24 | 1,887 |
| 1928 | 1,989 | 19 | 1,970 |
| 1927 | 2,125 | 16 | 2,109 |
| 1926 | 2,133 | 18 | 2,115 |
| 1925 | 2,245 | 15 | 2,230 |
| 1924 | 2,163 | 15 | 2,148 |
| 1923 | 2,066 | 16 | 2,050 |
| 1922 | 2,116 | 10 | 2,106 |
| 1921 | 1,993 | 16 | 1,977 |
| 1920 | 2,216 | 17 | 2,199 |
| 1919 | 2,206 | 17 | 2,189 |
| 1918 | 2,045 | 11 | 2,034 |
| 1917 | 1,837 | 8 | 1,829 |
| 1916 | 1,801 | 8 | 1,793 |
| 1915 | 1,803 | 10 | 1,793 |
| 1914 | 1,522 | 8 | 1,514 |
| 1913 | 1,373 | 7 | 1,366 |
| 1912 | 1,312 | 7 | 1,305 |
| 1911 | 1,028 | 6 | 1,022 |
| 1910 | 1,137 | 6 | 1,131 |
| 1909 | 959 | 0 | 959 |
| 1908 | 941 | 0 | 941 |
| 1907 | 924 | 0 | 924 |
| 1906 | 870 | 5 | 865 |
| 1905 | 922 | 0 | 922 |
| 1904 | 903 | 0 | 903 |
| 1903 | 917 | 6 | 911 |
| 1902 | 909 | 0 | 909 |
| 1901 | 850 | 5 | 845 |
| 1900 | 1,123 | 5 | 1,118 |
| 1899 | 771 | 6 | 765 |
| 1898 | 841 | 0 | 841 |
| 1897 | 770 | 0 | 770 |
| 1896 | 815 | 7 | 808 |
| 1895 | 832 | 0 | 832 |
| 1894 | 780 | 0 | 780 |
| 1893 | 795 | 5 | 790 |
| 1892 | 801 | 5 | 796 |
| 1891 | 729 | 0 | 729 |
| 1890 | 770 | 0 | 770 |
| 1889 | 707 | 0 | 707 |
| 1888 | 832 | 0 | 832 |
| 1887 | 664 | 5 | 659 |
| 1886 | 673 | 0 | 673 |
| 1885 | 623 | 0 | 623 |
| 1884 | 607 | 0 | 607 |
| 1883 | 507 | 0 | 507 |
| 1882 | 542 | 0 | 542 |
| 1881 | 500 | 0 | 500 |
| 1880 | 507 | 0 | 507 |
Top States for Rosa (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 67 | |
| TX | 58 | |
| NY | 25 | |
| FL | 24 | |
| OH | 22 | |
| PA | 20 | |
| IL | 17 | |
| NC | 16 | |
| NJ | 13 | |
| TN | 13 | |
| CO | 10 | |
| MD | 10 | |
| OR | 10 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| WA | 9 | |
| AZ | 9 | |
| IN | 8 | |
| MA | 7 | |
| OK | 7 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| KS | 6 | |
| WI | 6 | |
| SC | 6 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| MN | 5 | |
| MO | 5 |