Girl · #553 in 2026

Rosalia

Rosalia is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "rose" and was the name of an early saint Saint Rosalia. In Latin, the Rosalia was a festival of roses celebrated variously throughout the Roman Empire.

Current Rank
#553
Peak Rank
#539 (2026)
Total Babies
11K
5-Yr Trend
+102%
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#539
Peak Rank
11K
Total Count
147
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rosalia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rosalia is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "rose" and was the name of an early saint Saint Rosalia. In Latin, the Rosalia was a festival of roses celebrated variously throughout the Roman Empire.

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The Story of Rosalia

Rosalia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 552 Rosalias were born — ranking #553 that year. As of 2026, Rosalia ranks #553 for baby girls with 552 births, rising sharply (+102% over the past five years). In total, more than 11K Rosalias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Rosalia

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Rosalía Arteaga (born 1956), Ecuadorian politician
  • Rosalia Lombardo (1918–1920), Italian child famous for her well-preserved mummy
  • Rosalía Mera (1944–2013), Spanish billionaire businesswoman
  • Rosalia Price (fl. 1790), British circus artist
  • Rosalía de Castro (1837–1885), Spanish romanticist writer
  • Rosalía (singer) (born 1992), Spanish singer
  • Saint Rosalia , patron saint of Palermo in Italy

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Names that sound like Rosalia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rosalia 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 Rosalia

What does the name Rosalia mean?
Rosalia is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "rose" and was the name of an early saint Saint Rosalia. In Latin, the Rosalia was a festival of roses celebrated variously throughout the Roman Empire.
How popular is Rosalia in 2026?
In 2026, Rosalia ranks #553 among girls' names in the U.S., with 552 babies given the name that year.
When was Rosalia most popular?
Rosalia reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #539 that year with 552 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rosalia most popular?
Rosalia has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Rhode Island, New Mexico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rosalia.
Is Rosalia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rosalia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rosalia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rosalia include Eveline, Nannette, Jacque. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rosalia

Rosalia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 11K births in the dataset. Rosalia's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #539. Use the chart and map above to compare Rosalia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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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.