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Rosalena

ROZ-uh-LEE-nuh · A combination of Rosa and Lena, often interpreted as 'rose' and 'light'.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,917
Babies named in 2025
20
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 80,363 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #5,917 for girls today.

Popularity of Rosalena since 1934

Babies named Rosalena per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7132019602000Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1930s5
1940s5
1950s0
1960s5
1970s0
1980s22
1990s29
2000s30
2010s105
2020s80

Meaning & origin

Rosalena is a feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1934, but remained rare for decades. Its recent rise is subtle, ranking 5,917th in 2025, and it is given to about 1 in 80,363 girls. The name reached its peak popularity in 2025, reflecting a small but stable trajectory. As a modern compound of Rosa and Lena, it fits the trend of melodic, vintage-inspired names without traditional religious or cultural ties. Its relative rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and uncommon.

Rosalena is a modern compound name, blending Rosa (from Latin 'rose') and Lena (often a short form of Helena or Magdalena, meaning 'light' or 'of Magdala'). It first appeared in the 20th century, possibly as a variant of Rosalina or Rosaleen, and has seen modest use in the United States since the 1930s. The name combines floral and luminous imagery without a single traditional origin.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rose, Lena, Rosie, Ros

Variants: Rosalina, Rosaleen, Roselena

Sibling names for Rosalena

Names that share Rosalena's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rosalena mean?
Rosalena is a modern compound name combining Rosa, meaning 'rose,' and Lena, often meaning 'light,' so it is interpreted as 'rose light' or 'bright rose.'
How popular is the name Rosalena?
As of 2025, Rosalena ranked 5,917th in the United States, with about 1 in 80,363 girls receiving the name.
Is Rosalena a girl's name?
Yes, Rosalena is almost exclusively used for girls.