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Cosima

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Pronounced KOZ-ih-mah /ˈkɒz.ɪ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian feminine of Cosmo/Cosimo — from Greek kosmos, 'order; beauty; harmony; the universe'Low

In 30 seconds: Order; beauty; the universe: Cosima is the feminine of Cosmo. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KOZ-ih-mah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningThe Italian feminine of Cosmo/Cosimo — from Greek kosmos, 'order; beauty; harmony; the universe'
U.S. rank (2024)#6975 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719852024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cosima is the Italian feminine of Cosmo/Cosimo — from Greek kosmos, 'order; beauty; harmony; the universe' (linked to the Medici and to Cosima Wagner). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KOZ-ih-mah'; nickname Cosi).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, order-and-beauty at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Cosmo comes from the Greek kosmos, 'order; beauty; harmony; the universe' — Cosima is the Italian feminine, lyrical and classic (Cosima Wagner bore it; said 'KOZ-ih-mah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Cosima — Greek/Italian etymology

Variations

CosmaCosmaKosima

Nicknames

Cosi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cosima mean?

Cosima is the feminine of Cosmo — Greek 'order; beauty; the universe'.

How do you pronounce Cosima?

It's said KOZ-ih-mah /ˈkɒz.ɪ.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cosima a boy or girl name?

Cosima is a girl's name.

How popular is Cosima?

Cosima is a rare name in the U.S.

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