Rosalia
Girl name · English · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaningrose · Italian
- US rank
- #608
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #539 in 1881
481 babies were named Rosalia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 129 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rosalia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,341 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rosalia, 481 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rosalia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRosalia has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Rosalias, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1881, when it reached #539.
- Then vs nowRosalia is 7.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,570 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,341.
- TrendRosalia has climbed 129 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRosalia is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #235, followed by New Mexico (#249) and Connecticut (#350). It's in the top 1,000 in 28 states.
- MeaningIn Italian, Rosalia means “rose”. Our records link it to English, Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Rosalia
Rosalia is a girl name of English, Italian and Latin origin meaning “rose”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-lia”. US birth records list Rosalia for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #539 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #608, with 481 babies.
Origin:English namesItalian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 65 | 15,401 girls |
| 1890s | 74 | 13,423 girls |
| 1900s | 83 | 12,070 girls |
| 1910s | 78 | 12,885 girls |
| 1920s | 57 | 17,662 girls |
| 1930s | 37 | 27,012 girls |
| 1940s | 25 | 40,617 girls |
| 1950s | 25 | 40,733 girls |
| 1960s | 32 | 31,427 girls |
| 1970s | 45 | 22,277 girls |
| 1980s | 45 | 22,437 girls |
| 1990s | 40 | 24,697 girls |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,010 girls |
| 2010s | 72 | 13,968 girls |
| 2020s | 292 | 3,430 girls |
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Questions about the name Rosalia
What does the name Rosalia mean?
Rosalia means “rose” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Rosalia?
Rosalia has English, Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Rosalia a boy or girl name?
Rosalia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rosalia?
Rosalia ranked #608 for US girls in 2025, given to 481 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#539).