Rosalba Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-ZAHL-bah //roʊˈzɑːl.bə//

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: 'rose white'; Spanish: 'white rose'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosalba has its roots in the Latin language, derived from the words "rosa," meaning "rose," and "alba," meaning "white" or "pure." This etymological combination suggests a literal meaning of "white rose." The name emerged in medieval Italy, where it was used to evoke the beauty and purity associated with the rose flower, a symbol prevalent in various cultures throughout history. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Italian culture and language during the Renaissance, a period marked by a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the arts.

Historically, the name Rosalba gained prominence in the 17th century, particularly in Italy, where it was borne by notable figures such as the Italian painter Rosalba Carriera, who was renowned for her pastel portraits. Her work contributed to the name's association with artistic beauty and refinement.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and has been referenced in operas and plays, further embedding it in the cultural fabric of Europe. Culturally, the rose has long been a symbol of love, beauty, and purity, which has contributed to the enduring appeal of the name Rosalba.

The association with the color white enhances its connotations of innocence and virtue. In some traditions, the name is linked to the celebration of spring and renewal, reflecting the blossoming of flowers.

The diminutive form "Rosa" is also historically significant, often used in various cultures as a standalone name or as a term of endearment, reinforcing the floral imagery inherent in the name Rosalba.

Famous people named Rosalba

In this section, you will find notable people named Rosalba. 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 Rosalba who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Rosalba who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Rosalba Carriera is a painter best known for her pastel portraits, particularly of nobility and aristocracy.

Rosalba Neri is an actress best known for her roles in Italian horror films during the 1970s and 1980s.

Rosalba de la Cruz is a singer best known for her contributions to Latin music and her performances in various music festivals.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rosalba, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RosaliaIsabellaGabriellaLuciaBiancaSofia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosalba. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RosaAlbaRosalineRosettaArabellaSelenaLunaMarisol

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosalba was first seen in the United States in 1925.

Rosalba has ranked as high as #2095 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Rosalba has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rosalba 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 Rosalba 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 Rosalba.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 12 12
2024 6 6
2023 9 9
2022 10 10
2021 7 7
2020 11 11
2019 8 8
2018 15 15
2017 6 6
2016 10 10
2015 14 14
2014 11 11
2013 13 13
2012 13 13
2011 18 18
2010 26 26
2009 23 23
2008 15 15
2007 28 28
2006 40 40
2005 39 39
2004 30 30
2003 25 25
2002 35 35
2001 44 44
2000 49 49
1999 49 49
1998 40 40
1997 44 44
1996 34 34
1995 61 61
1994 65 65
1993 53 53
1992 59 59
1991 62 62
1990 51 51
1989 53 53
1988 60 60
1987 56 56
1986 43 43
1985 56 56
1984 60 60
1983 67 67
1982 70 70
1981 81 81
1980 101 101
1979 100 100
1978 66 66
1977 82 82
1976 60 60
1975 79 79
1974 83 83
1973 56 56
1972 42 42
1971 37 37
1970 37 37
1969 43 43
1968 39 39
1967 33 33
1966 31 31
1965 20 20
1964 23 23
1963 16 16
1962 28 28
1961 26 26
1960 25 25
1959 17 17
1958 23 23
1957 25 25
1956 23 23
1955 16 16
1954 12 12
1953 11 11
1952 18 18
1951 6 6
1950 13 13
1949 7 7
1948 8 8
1947 9 9
1945 5 5
1944 6 6
1942 7 7
1936 5 5
1930 6 6
1929 6 6
1925 6 6

Top States for Rosalba (2020)

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
TX 5
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