Rosalia
Rosalia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rose festival or garden of roses.
Origin and history
Rosalia is a female name of Late Latin origin derived from 'rosalia', an ancient Roman festival of roses. Historically popular in Italian and Sicilian culture due to Saint Rosalia, it has seen a notable resurgence in contemporary U.S. usage. Its association with floral beauty gives it a timeless, classic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
10,664 babies in the United States have been named Rosalia since 1880. It ranks #1573 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #607.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.8 %)
- TX (16.5 %)
- NY (16.3 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 80 |
| 1890-1900 | 167 |
| 1900-1910 | 243 |
| 1910-1920 | 626 |
| 1920-1930 | 678 |
| 1930-1940 | 395 |
| 1940-1950 | 355 |
| 1950-1960 | 471 |
| 1960-1970 | 577 |
| 1970-1980 | 693 |
| 1980-1990 | 762 |
| 1990-2000 | 729 |
| 2000-2010 | 803 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,249 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,836 |
Famous people named Rosalia
- Rosalía Vila Tobella: Singer, Songwriter
- Rosalia Lombardo: Historical figure
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Lia, Rosa
Fun facts
- The name stems from Rosalia, an ancient Roman tradition where tombs were decorated with roses.
- Saint Rosalia is venerated for allegedly saving Palermo from a plague in 1624.