Girl name · Latin
Rosalba
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: white roseRosalba is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "white rose". It is used in Italian and Spanish.
- Meaning
- White rose
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- roh-ZAHL-bah (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Rosalba
As a girl's name, Rosalba comes from Latin and means "white rose". It is used in Italian and Spanish.
In Italian, say roh-ZAHL-bah. In Spanish, say roh-SAHL-bah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Rosalba on our names that mean flower list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Rosalba on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Rosalba on 3 lists.
“White rose; Italian, from Latin rosa alba”
From Flower names for girls, names that mean rose
“White rose; Latin. Say roh-ZAHL-bah”
From Italian girl names, vintage Italian girl names
“White rose; Latin. Say roh-SAHL-bah”
From Mexican girl names, classic Mexican female names
How popular is Rosalba?
- US rank in 2025
- #8,766
- 12 babies, 7 per million girls
- Best rank
- #1,275 in 1980
- 101 babies that year
- Babies since 1925
- At least 2,837
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 1 per million |
| 1930s | 1 per million |
| 1940s | 3 per million |
| 1950s | 9 per million |
| 1960s | 16 per million |
| 1970s | 42 per million |
| 1980s | 38 per million |
| 1990s | 29 per million |
| 2000s | 18 per million |
| 2010s | 8 per million |
| 2020s | 6 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,701 | #15,565 | #7,691 | #12,224 | #9,427 | #13,216 | #10,258 | #11,005 | #14,933 | #8,766 |
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 Rosalba
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
Names spelled like Rosalba
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- RosannaRose and grace (Latin, girl)
- RonaldaCounsel ruler (Old Norse, girl)
- RosanaRose and grace (Latin and Hebrew, girl)
- RosariaRosary (Latin, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- RosaRose flower (Latin, girl)
- FinnFair, white (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- BiancaWhite, fair (Germanic, girl)
- BlancheWhite, fair (Old French, girl)
- FenellaWhite shoulder (Scottish Gaelic, girl)
- FionaFair, white (Scottish Gaelic, girl)
- FionnFair, white (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- GwenWhite, fair, blessed (Welsh, girl)
- McKinleySon of Fionnlagh, white warrior (Gaelic, unisex)
- NasrinWild rose (Persian, girl)
Middle names for Rosalba
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Rosalba: common questions
What does the name Rosalba mean?
Rosalba comes from Latin and means "white rose".
Is Rosalba a boy or girl name?
Rosalba is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Rosalba come from?
Rosalba comes from Latin and means "white rose". Today it is used in Italian and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Rosalba?
In Italian, say roh-ZAHL-bah. In Spanish, say roh-SAHL-bah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Rosalba?
Rosalba ranked #8,766 in the US in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Rosalba?
Forms of Rosalba with the same meaning and origin include Rosalia (Italian) and Rosalie (English).
What middle names go with Rosalba?
Middle names that flow well with Rosalba include Anne, Aoife, Elise, Honor and Jean. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.