Rising since 2013, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Heloisa since 2006
Babies named Heloisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 122 |
Meaning & origin
Heloisa is a feminine name of Portuguese origin, a form of the medieval French Héloïse. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006 and has been steadily rising in usage since 2013. By 2025, it held rank 5722, with about 1 in 76537 newborns given the name. The name reached its peak national popularity in 2022. Heloisa is most common in Massachusetts and Florida, states with significant Portuguese-speaking communities. Its sound evokes the romance and scholarly legacy of Héloïse d'Argenteuil, a 12th-century French nun and intellectual. The name remains rare enough to feel distinctive, yet familiar through its connection to the widely used Eloisa and Louise. With a gentle, melodic quality and a range of short forms like Helô and Isa, Heloisa offers a refined choice for parents drawn to Portuguese heritage.
Heloisa is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Héloïse, which derives from the Old German name Helewidis, composed of elements *haila-* 'hale, healthy' and *wid-* 'wide, wood', or possibly from *hlud* 'famous' and *wig* 'warrior'. The name was borne by the 12th-century French scholar Héloïse, known for her tragic love affair with Peter Abélard. In modern times, the name has seen use in Portuguese-speaking countries, including Brazil.
Where Heloisa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Helô, Isa, Loisa, Helo
Variants: Eloísa, Heloísa, Héloïse
Sibling names for Heloisa
Names that share Heloisa's style, for a brother or sister.
