Declining since 1985, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Rosana since 1885
Babies named Rosana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 61 |
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 140 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 231 |
| 1960s | 325 |
| 1970s | 385 |
| 1980s | 517 |
| 1990s | 316 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Rosana is a melodic compound name blending Rosa and Ana, rooted in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese tradition. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1885, but saw its peak usage in 1983, when it was most frequently chosen for newborn girls. Since 1985, its popularity has gradually declined; as of 2025, Rosana ranks 8860 with roughly 1 in 146115 girls receiving the name. While never among the top names, it has maintained a steady, modest presence over more than a century. The name offers a recognizable yet distinctive alternative to more common forms like Rosanna or Rosana without the double 'n'.
Rosana is a combination of the names Rosa and Ana, common in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese naming traditions. Rosa derives from the Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose', while Ana is the Spanish and Italian form of Hannah, from Hebrew 'ḥannāh' meaning 'grace'. The name has been used in these cultures since at least the late 19th century.
“Rosana” around the world
Where Rosana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosy, Rosa, Ana
Sibling names for Rosana
Names that share Rosana's style, for a brother or sister.
