MallowbyNames

Rosezella

roh-zuh-ZEL-uh · or possibly a blend of Rose and Zella, though its exact origin is uncertain.

Peak popularity
1921
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Rosezella since 1910

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

61218192019602000Most births 1921Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s47
1920s114
1930s94
1940s67
1950s23
1960s12
1970s5
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Rosezella is a rare, elaborately feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1910. It reached its peak popularity in 1921, when it was given to the most newborn girls in a single year. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000 and remains a unique choice, last recorded in 2025. Its trajectory is stable, with occasional use in modern times. Although no specific state stands out prominently for this name, it carries the charm of early 20th-century floral coinages, blending the familiar Rose with the melodic -zella suffix.

Rosezella is a modern, elaborated feminine name formed by combining the classic name Rose with the fashionable suffix -zella, possibly influenced by names like Zella and Zella's variants. It emerged in the early 20th century, with its first recorded use around 1910. The name enjoyed its greatest popularity in the 1920s, reflecting the era's taste for elaborate, ornamental coinages.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rose, Zella, Roz, Rosi

Variants: Rosezella, Rose Zella

Sibling names for Rosezella

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

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

R is for Rosezella, our favorite little girl.

R is for Rosezella…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Rosezella's letter becomes Rosezella's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Rosezella's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Rosezella mean?
Rosezella is likely a combination of the names Rose and Zella, but its exact meaning is uncertain. Rose refers to the flower, while Zella is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'sun ray' in Arabic or a variant of Zelda.
How popular is Rosezella?
Rosezella peaked in popularity in 1921 at rank 4,693 in the United States, but it is considered a very rare name today. The name has not ranked among the top 1,000 names in recent years.
Is Rosezella a boy's or girl's name?
Rosezella is almost exclusively a feminine name. It has always been used for girls since its first recorded use in 1910.