Rosalba
Rosalba is a feminine personal name, derived from the Latin rosa alba, the white rose. Although known in English, the name is especially associated with Italy, and is also common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it is also a surname. It may refer to any of the following individuals:
- Italian
Meaning & Origin of Rosalba
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Rosalba is a feminine personal name, derived from the Latin rosa alba, the white rose. Although known in English, the name is especially associated with Italy, and is also common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it is also a surname. It may refer to any of the following individuals:
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Italian
The Story of Rosalba
Rosalba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1925, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 100 Rosalbas were born — ranking #1,271 that year. As of 2026, Rosalba ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 3K Rosalbas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Notable people named Rosalba
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Rosalba Bernini (ca. 1762-1829), Italian pastellist
- Rosalba Carriera (1673–1757), Venetian painter and portraitist of the Rococo style
- Rosalba Casas (born 1950), professor of history and socio-politics at Montreal University
- Rosalba Gualito Castañeda (born 1966), Mexican politician
- Rosalba Cimino (born 1990), Italian politician
- Rosalba Rincon Castell (1934–2014), Colombian fencing instructor
- Rosalba Ciarlini (born 1952), Brazilian politician
- Rosaria Console (born 1979), Italian long-distance runner, better known as "Rosalba."
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Names that sound like Rosalba
Phonetically similar names — useful when Rosalba is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rosalba
What does the name Rosalba mean?
What is the origin of the name Rosalba?
How popular is Rosalba in 2026?
When was Rosalba most popular?
In which U.S. states is Rosalba most popular?
Is Rosalba a unisex name?
What names go well with Rosalba?
About the name Rosalba
Rosalba is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Rosalba's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #1,271. Use the chart and map above to compare Rosalba's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1979 →
- Names of the 1970s →
- Names starting with "R" →
- Browse all girl names →
- Top names of 2026 →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.