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Rozella

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Pronounced roh-ZELL-ah /roʊˈzɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Rosella/Rozella, a diminutive in the Rose family from the Latin rosa ('rose') - 'little rose.' Vintage and warm.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage floral name: Rozella means 'little rose' (said 'roh-ZELL-ah'). Warm and pretty.
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningA form of Rosella/Rozella, a diminutive in the Rose family from the Latin rosa ('rose') - 'little rose.' Vintage and warm.
U.S. rank (2024)#10892 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,761

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192718812024

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

Rozella (Rosella) is a diminutive in the Rose family, from rosa ('rose'). It reads vintage and pretty, part of a long floral tradition - rare in the U.S. (said 'roh-ZELL-ah').

It appears rarely, next to Rosella. Rare, floral, and vintage.

Did you know? Rozella is a Rose-family name, a diminutive from the Latin for 'rose' - 'little rose,' a vintage, warm choice with a soft finish (said 'roh-ZELL-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Rozella — Rose-family diminutive; 'little rose'

Variations

RosellaRozelleRosalie

Nicknames

RozElla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rozella mean?

Rozella is a Rose-family diminutive from the Latin for 'rose' - 'little rose.'

How do you pronounce Rozella?

It's said roh-ZELL-ah /roʊˈzɛl.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rozella a boy or girl name?

Rozella is a girl's name.

How popular is Rozella?

Rozella is a rare name in the U.S.

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