Rosa
Rosa is a classic name of Latin origin meaning 'rose', the beautiful and fragrant flower that has symbolized love and beauty across cultures for centuries. It has deep roots in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as a rich history in English-speaking nations.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 438. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 469
- 2012: 469
- 2013: 437
- 2014: 480
- 2015: 456
- 2016: 466
- 2017: 443
- 2018: 466
- 2019: 450
- 2020: 460
- 2021: 451
- 2022: 494
- 2023: 441
- 2024: 442
- 2025: 441
- 2026 (projected): 438
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across multiple languages
- •Works beautifully in Spanish, Italian, and English-speaking contexts
- •Strong association with Rosa Parks gives it historical gravitas
- •Short and complete on its own, yet offers sweet nickname options
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Famous People
Rosa Parks
Civil rights activist and 'Mother of the Freedom Movement'
Rosa Luxemburg
Revolutionary socialist and philosopher
Rosa Bonheur
19th-century French painter
Rosa Salazar
Actress known for Alita: Battle Angel
Statistics
177,415
Total births since 1880
1925
Peak year
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