Rosana Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-ZAH-nah /roʊˈzɑːnə/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: 'rose'; Italian: 'little rose'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rosana has its roots in the Latin word "rosa," meaning "rose." This etymology reflects a floral symbolism that has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history. The name likely evolved through the Old French "Rosane" and the Italian "Rosanna," which both incorporate the Latin root.

The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, as names derived from nature and flowers became popular among the nobility and the emerging middle class, reflecting a broader cultural appreciation for beauty and nature in naming conventions. Historically, the name Rosana can be associated with various saints and religious figures, particularly in Christian contexts.

One notable figure is Saint Rosalia, a 12th-century Sicilian saint whose feast day is celebrated in various regions, particularly in Italy. The name gained further prominence through literary works and translations, such as the King James Bible, where floral imagery is often employed to convey themes of beauty and purity.

The name's association with roses has also made it a symbol of love and devotion, which has contributed to its enduring appeal. Culturally, the name Rosana resonates with themes of femininity and grace, often linked to the qualities attributed to the rose itself.

In various traditions, roses symbolize love, passion, and beauty, making the name a fitting choice for many families. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Rosa or Rosie have emerged, further embedding the name within cultural narratives surrounding affection and tenderness.

The historical significance of Rosana, along with its floral connotations, has allowed it to maintain a presence in various cultures and languages, reflecting a timeless appreciation for the beauty of nature.

Famous people named Rosana

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

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

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Rosana is a singer-songwriter best known for El Talismán, Llama, and A Fuego Lento.

Rosana Arquette is an actress best known for Desperately Seeking Susan, Pulp Fiction, and The Whole Nine Yards.

Sibling suggestions

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

RosaReneeRebeccaRileyRhea

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rosana. 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.

RosieRoxanaRosaRinaRafaelaRochelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rosana was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Rosana has ranked as high as #2394 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Rosana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rosana 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 Rosana 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 Rosana.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 12 12
2023 8 8
2022 13 13
2021 8 8
2020 9 9
2019 9 9
2018 11 11
2017 8 8
2016 8 8
2015 12 12
2014 10 10
2013 9 9
2012 10 10
2011 6 6
2010 9 9
2009 13 13
2008 12 12
2007 20 20
2006 14 14
2005 14 14
2004 14 14
2003 23 23
2002 21 21
2001 29 29
2000 30 30
1999 21 21
1998 14 14
1997 27 27
1996 36 36
1995 25 25
1994 30 30
1993 43 43
1992 31 31
1991 42 42
1990 47 47
1989 39 39
1988 49 49
1987 40 40
1986 55 55
1985 49 49
1984 72 72
1983 78 78
1982 64 64
1981 38 38
1980 33 33
1979 34 34
1978 38 38
1977 42 42
1976 35 35
1975 45 45
1974 38 38
1973 35 35
1972 37 37
1971 37 37
1970 44 44
1969 42 42
1968 39 39
1967 32 32
1966 34 34
1965 33 33
1964 24 24
1963 28 28
1962 25 25
1961 34 34
1960 34 34
1959 37 37
1958 23 23
1957 38 38
1956 25 25
1955 15 15
1954 13 13
1953 22 22
1952 18 18
1951 18 18
1950 22 22
1949 11 11
1948 6 6
1947 13 13
1946 7 7
1945 6 6
1943 12 12
1942 9 9
1941 9 9
1940 7 7
1937 11 11
1936 6 6
1935 9 9
1933 7 7
1931 7 7
1930 9 9
1929 11 11
1928 12 12
1927 13 13
1926 18 18
1925 15 15
1924 12 12
1923 9 9
1922 11 11
1921 21 21
1920 18 18
1919 14 14
1918 14 14
1917 10 10
1915 14 14
1914 7 7
1913 9 9
1912 6 6
1911 8 8
1910 9 9
1909 7 7
1908 7 7
1907 6 6
1906 8 8
1905 6 6
1904 7 7
1903 9 9
1901 5 5
1900 6 6
1898 6 6
1890 5 5
1885 5 5

Top States for Rosana (2003)

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
NY 5
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