Rosana

Rosana is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 girls in the United States.

Rosana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rosana

Rosana belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rosana first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1175 in 1885, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 2,543 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rosana in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#1175 in 1885
Peak year
1983
Babies named Rosana in 2024
12
Total since 1880
2,543

Rosana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#3970 in 2005
Babies named Rosana in 2024
3
Total since 1996
34

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rosana mean?

The meaning of Rosana is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rosana a boy or girl name?

Rosana is a girl name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rosana?

Rosana comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Rosana?

Rosana first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #1175 in 1885, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.