Girl name · Latin
Rosa
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: rose flowerRosa is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "rose flower". It is used in German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English.
- Meaning
- Rose flower
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- ROH-zah (German)
Meaning and origin of Rosa
As a girl's name, Rosa comes from Latin and means "rose flower". It is used in German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English.
In German, say ROH-zah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Rosa is also a surname: the 1,007th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 34,111 people. See the most common last names.
Its meaning puts Rosa on our names that mean flower list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Rosa on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Rosa on 5 lists.
“Rose flower; Latin. Popular across Europe and Latin America”
From Flower names for girls, names that mean rose
“Rose; Latin. A flower name with old-world charm. Say ROH-zah”
From German girl names, popular German girl names
“For a Chilean rose hair tarantula”
From Spider names, pet tarantula names
“Rose; Latin. Timeless in every generation”
From Mexican girl names, mexican girl names from nature
“Rose flower; Latin. Shared with civil rights icon Parks”
From Strong female names, strong names worn by trailblazing women
How popular is Rosa?
- US rank in 2025
- #653
- 441 babies, 274 per million girls
- Best rank
- #52 in 1880
- Most babies: 2,230 in 1925
- Babies since 1880
- At least 177,415
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 4,690 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 3,548 per million |
| 1900s | 3,176 per million |
| 1910s | 1,959 per million |
| 1920s | 1,739 per million |
| 1930s | 1,505 per million |
| 1940s | 1,160 per million |
| 1950s | 1,033 per million |
| 1960s | 823 per million |
| 1970s | 795 per million |
| 1980s | 628 per million |
| 1990s | 616 per million |
| 2000s | 433 per million |
| 2010s | 266 per million |
| 2020s | 280 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #638 | #665 | #640 | #649 | #631 | #662 | #605 | #669 | #662 | #653 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Rosa
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- RóiseRose (Latin, girl)
- RoosRose flower (Latin, girl)
- RosiRose (Latin, girl)
- RositaLittle rose (Latin, girl)
- RóżaRose (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Rosa
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- RoseFragrant garden flower (Latin, girl)
- RoyaDream, vision (Persian, girl)
- RitaA pearl (Greek, girl)
- RoryRed king (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- RoshanLight, bright (Persian, unisex)
- RowanLittle red one (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- RajaHope (Arabic, girl)
- RanaTo gaze, look intently (Arabic, girl)
- RashaYoung gazelle (Arabic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- RosalieRose (Latin, girl)
- LilyLily flower (English, girl)
- NarcisoNarcissus flower (Greek, boy)
- AntheaFlower, blossom (Greek, girl)
- FleurA flower (Latin, girl)
- FlorFlower (Latin, girl)
- HanaFlower in Japanese; one in Korean (Japanese and Korean, girl)
- IantheViolet flower (Greek, girl)
- LillyVariant of Lily, the flower (English, girl)
Middle names for Rosa
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- ClementineMerciful, gentle (Latin, girl)
- CosimaOrder, decency (Greek, girl)
- ElizabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- FelicityHappiness, good fortune (Latin, girl)
- HonorEsteem, dignity (Latin, girl)
- LouiseFamous warrior (Germanic, girl)
- MadelineWoman from Magdala (Hebrew, girl)
- VioletViolet flower (Latin, girl)
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
- DianaDivine, heavenly (Latin, girl)
Rosa: common questions
What does the name Rosa mean?
Rosa comes from Latin and means "rose flower".
Is Rosa a boy or girl name?
Rosa is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Rosa come from?
Rosa comes from Latin and means "rose flower". Today it is used in German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English.
How do you pronounce Rosa?
In German, say ROH-zah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Rosa?
Rosa ranked #653 in the US in 2025, with 441 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Rosa?
Forms of Rosa with the same meaning and origin include Róise (Irish), Roos (Dutch), Rosi (German), Rosita (Spanish) and Róża (Polish).
What middle names go with Rosa?
Middle names that flow well with Rosa include Clementine, Cosima, Elizabeth, Felicity and Honor. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.