Josefa
Girl name · German · Scandinavian · Slavic · Spanish
MeaningGod will add · Spanish form of Joseph
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #548 in 1890
12 babies were named Josefa in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,091 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Josefa you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Josefa, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Josefa would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJosefa first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #548. Today it's #8,362, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJosefa has climbed 5,091 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningJosefa is a Spanish form of Joseph, which means “God will add”. Our records link it to German, Scandinavian and Slavic roots.
About the name Josefa
Josefa is a girl name of German, Scandinavian and Slavic origin meaning “God will add”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-efa”. US birth records list Josefa for girls from 1881 to 2025, in 145 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #548 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:German namesScandinavian namesSlavic namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 71 | 14,047 girls |
| 1890s | 87 | 11,504 girls |
| 1900s | 78 | 12,789 girls |
| 1910s | 64 | 15,610 girls |
| 1920s | 61 | 16,464 girls |
| 1930s | 47 | 21,422 girls |
| 1940s | 26 | 38,212 girls |
| 1950s | 18 | 55,648 girls |
| 1960s | 15 | 65,531 girls |
| 1970s | 15 | 65,104 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 87,032 girls |
| 1990s | 8.7 | 114,811 girls |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 178,891 girls |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 191,939 girls |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 147,420 girls |
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Questions about the name Josefa
What does the name Josefa mean?
Josefa means “God will add” in Spanish, as a form of Joseph.
What is the origin of the name Josefa?
Josefa has German, Scandinavian, Slavic, Spanish roots in our records. Other German names include Charlotte, Emma, Amelia.
Is Josefa a boy or girl name?
Josefa is a girl name.
How popular is the name Josefa?
Josefa ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#548).