Rosetta

Rosetta is a girl's name of Italian 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 46 girls in the United States.

Rosetta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɹəʊˈzɛtə/
Also spelled
Alice

About the name Rosetta

Rosetta belongs to the Italian 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. It travels in a few spellings: Alice.

In the United States, Rosetta first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #220 in 1881, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 28,110 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rosetta in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#220 in 1881
Peak year
1948
Babies named Rosetta in 2024
46
Total since 1880
28,110

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rosetta mean?

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

Is Rosetta a boy or girl name?

Rosetta is a girl name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rosetta?

Rosetta comes from the Italian tradition. It is also spelled Alice.

How popular is the name Rosetta?

Rosetta first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #220 in 1881, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rosetta?

Rosetta is pronounced /ɹəʊˈzɛtə/ (IPA).

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