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Rosetta

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Pronounced roh-ZET-ə /roʊˈzɛt.ə/High

Meaning: Little rose; Italian diminutive of RosaHigh

In 30 seconds: A little rose that unlocked ancient Egypt and plugged in the electric guitar: Rosetta is the Italian diminutive of Rosa with a résumé no flower expected.
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Origin HighItalian, Latin
MeaningLittle rose; Italian diminutive of Rosa
U.S. rank (2025)#3289 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births48 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1948
Total births (all-time)≈ 28,158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194818802025

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

Rosetta is the Italian diminutive of Rosa — 'little rose' — a nursery endearment that became a standalone name centuries ago. World history borrowed it twice: the Rosetta Stone (named for the Egyptian town of Rashid, which Europeans called Rosetta) cracked hieroglyphics, and the European Space Agency's Rosetta probe landed on a comet in its honor.

The name's greatest bearer is Sister Rosetta Tharpe, whose 1930s-40s gospel guitar invented half of rock and roll. American use peaked in the early twentieth century; today Rosetta is a rare vintage gem positioned perfectly behind Rose and Rosie's revival.

Did you know? Sister Rosetta Tharpe — the gospel guitarist now called the Godmother of Rock and Roll — influenced Elvis, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry before any of them cut a record.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Rosetta — etymology

Variations

RosetteRosaRositta

Nicknames

RoseRosieEtta

Famous Bearers

  • ★Rosetta Tharpe (1915–1973)
    American gospel singer and guitarist, the 'Godmother of Rock and Roll'.

If you like Rosetta…

Rosa— the mother rose of the whole family
Rosalie— a fellow romantic Rosa elaboration
Loretta— shares the vintage Italian -etta finish
Etta— the jazz-age nickname hiding in its tail

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rosetta mean?

Rosetta is an Italian diminutive of Rosa and means 'little rose'.

How do you pronounce Rosetta?

It's said roh-ZET-ə /roʊˈzɛt.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rosetta a boy or girl name?

Rosetta is a girl's name.

How popular is Rosetta?

Rosetta is a rare vintage name today, well placed for revival as Rose and Rosie climb.

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