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Rosia

ROH-zhee-uh · Rose or a variant of Rosa, meaning 'rose'

Peak popularity
1910
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Rosia since 1880

Babies named Rosia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rosia's real moment was 1910.

34681021880192019602000Most births 1925Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1880s85
1890s147
1900s306
1910s620
1920s733
1930s570
1940s487
1950s340
1960s124
1970s47
1980s25
1990s17
2000s0
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Rosia is a rare feminine name that has appeared sporadically in U.S. records since 1880, never reaching high popularity. Its peak year was 1910, when it saw modest use, though it has never ranked in national data. The name is a variant of Rosa, drawing from the Latin for rose, and has Italian and Spanish connections. In recent years, its trajectory has been stable but extremely low, with no recorded top states. Rosia remains a distinctive choice with floral charm, appealing to those seeking an uncommon but legible alternative to Rose or Rosa.

Rosia is a feminine given name that likely originated as a variant of Rosa, the Latin word for rose. It has been used historically in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions. In the United States, records show sporadic use since the 1880s, with a small peak in the 1910s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rosie, Rosa

Variants: Rosa, Rosie, Rosalia

Sibling names for Rosia

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

Sisters: Lucia, Adela, Carmen, Flor, Lina

Brothers: Marco, Julio, Rafael, Enzo, Leo

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rosia mean?
Rosia is a variant of Rosa, derived from the Latin word for rose, symbolizing the flower.
How popular is the name Rosia?
Rosia has never ranked in the top 1000 in the United States. Its peak usage was in 1910, based on Social Security data.
Is Rosia a boy or girl name?
Rosia is almost exclusively a feminine name.