Rosalia
How to say it: roh-zuh-LEE-uh · /ˌroʊzəˈliə/
From Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose'; associated with the feast of roses in ancient Roman tradition.
Rosalia was the 570th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 481 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #291 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #570 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 481 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,487 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #291 |
| In France, 2025 | #318 among girls’ names, 165 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum has carried Rosalia to its best showing in the 2020s. At the peak today, additional gains seem ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and lilting, said roh zuh LEE uh, Rosalia carries soft sounds and a breathy glow with a flower theme. Lucia and Emilia echo its grace.
Nicknames
- Rosa
- Rosie
- Lia
- Rosi
Honouring a Rosalia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rosalia is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #318 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Rosalia
- Rosalia Zemlyachka (1876–1947)Russian revolutionary
- Rosalia Nghidinwa (1952–2018)Namibian politician
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