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Rosalee

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Pronounced ROH-zuh-lee /ˈroʊ.zə.liː/High

Meaning: Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffix -lee, evoking the beauty and fragrance of the rose flowerHigh

In 30 seconds: Rosalee is a gentle, flower-scented name meaning graceful rose. With the warmth of Rosalie and the friendly -lee ending, it fits beautifully with the current wave of romantic botanical names.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningVariant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffix -lee, evoking the beauty and fragrance of the rose flower
U.S. rank (2025)#954 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births270 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,896

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202018802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name Rosalie derives from Latin rosa and has been used as a given name since at least the 18th century. Rosalee is an anglicized variant with a friendly, informal cadence that suits both traditional and modern tastes.

Rosalee gained usage in the American South and rural communities where flower names and -lee endings have both been traditional. It has a gentle, pastoral quality that aligns with the cottagecore aesthetic popular in the 2020s.

Did you know? The rose has been a symbol of beauty, love, and the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition since the medieval period. The feast of Rosalia, from which names like Rosalee derive, was a Roman festival of rose garlands offered to the dead.
Overall data confidence 89%
Behind the Name — Rosalie — Latin rose etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RosalieRosaliaRosaleigh

Nicknames

RosaRosieLee

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If you like Rosalee…

Rosalie— direct variant sharing the rose root and nearly identical sound
Rosemary— shares the botanical rose tradition and the sweet vintage Southern charm
Adalee— shares the -lee ending and the soft romantic vintage appeal
Magnolia— same botanical vintage romantic quality with a Southern American feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosalee mean?

Rosalee means rose or graceful rose, from Latin rosa. It is a friendly anglicized variant of Rosalie.

How do you pronounce Rosalee?

It is said ROH-zuh-lee, with three syllables and stress on the first.

Is Rosalee the same as Rosalie?

Rosalee and Rosalie are variants of the same name with the same Latin origin and very similar pronunciation.

Is Rosalee popular?

Rosalee is rising in popularity alongside the wave of romantic botanical and vintage names in the 2010s and 2020s.