Rosemary Elia

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rosemary Elia — English
166K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rosemary Elia is a name that combines English origins. The first name Rosemary is a feminine given name of English origin. Rosemary is a feminine given name, a combination of the names Rose which is a flower that belongs to the Rose family, and from the name Mary which is the name of the Virgin Mary and means Strong, Fertile. It can also be used in reference to the herb named rosemary. Rosemary has been in steady use in the United States and has ranked among the top 1,000 for 110 years. It was ranked as the 754th most popular name for American girls born in 1992. Its greatest period of popularity in the United States was between 1925 and 1950, when it was ranked among the top 150 names for girls. The surname Elia: Aelia (gens) or Elia, a gens of Ancient Rome Elia or Elijah, a biblical prophet Elia, a pen-name of Charles Lamb Elia Abu Madi, (1890–1957), Lebanese poet Elia Barceló (born 1957), Spanish writer Elia Goode Byington (1858–1936), American journalist Elia Canales (born 2001), Spanish archer Elia Cmíral (born 1950), Czech film composer Elia Dalla Costa (1872–1961), Italian cardinal and Archbishop of Florence Elia del Medigo (1458–1493), Greek rabbi Elia Favilli (born 1989), Italian cyclist Elia Frosio (1913–2005), Italian cyclist Elia Galera (born 1973), Spanish actress Elia Kaiyamo (born 1951), . Rosemary is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 166K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rosemary reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rosemary

English

Rosemary is a feminine given name, a combination of the names Rose which is a flower that belongs to the Rose family, and from the name Mary which is the name of the Virgin Mary and means Strong, Fertile. It can also be used in reference to the herb named rosemary. Rosemary has been in steady use in the United States and has ranked among the top 1,000 for 110 years. It was ranked as the 754th most popular name for American girls born in 1992. Its greatest period of popularity in the United States was between 1925 and 1950, when it was ranked among the top 150 names for girls.

Surname: Elia

Italian

Aelia (gens) or Elia, a gens of Ancient Rome Elia or Elijah, a biblical prophet Elia, a pen-name of Charles Lamb Elia Abu Madi, (1890–1957), Lebanese poet Elia Barceló (born 1957), Spanish writer Elia Goode Byington (1858–1936), American journalist Elia Canales (born 2001), Spanish archer Elia Cmíral (born 1950), Czech film composer Elia Dalla Costa (1872–1961), Italian cardinal and Archbishop of Florence Elia del Medigo (1458–1493), Greek rabbi Elia Favilli (born 1989), Italian cyclist Elia Frosio (1913–2005), Italian cyclist Elia Galera (born 1973), Spanish actress Elia Kaiyamo (born 1951), .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rosemary is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rosemary by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Rosemary Elia

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rosemary Elia:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rosemary?
The first name Rosemary originates from English. Rosemary is a feminine given name, a combination of the names Rose which is a flower that belongs to the Rose family, and from the name Mary which is the name of the Virgin Mary and means Strong, Fertile. It can also be used in reference to the herb named rosemary. Rosemary has been in steady use in the United States and has ranked among the top 1,000 for 110 years. It was ranked as the 754th most popular name for American girls born in 1992. Its greatest period of popularity in the United States was between 1925 and 1950, when it was ranked among the top 150 names for girls.
When was Rosemary most popular?
The name Rosemary reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Elia?
The surname Elia originates from Italian. Aelia (gens) or Elia, a gens of Ancient Rome Elia or Elijah, a biblical prophet Elia, a pen-name of Charles Lamb Elia Abu Madi, (1890–1957), Lebanese poet Elia Barceló (born 1957), Spanish writer Elia Goode Byington (1858–1936), American journalist Elia Canales (born 2001), Spanish archer Elia Cmíral (born 1950), Czech film composer Elia Dalla Costa (1872–1961), Italian cardinal and Archbishop of Florence Elia del Medigo (1458–1493), Greek rabbi Elia Favilli (born 1989), Italian cyclist Elia Frosio (1913–2005), Italian cyclist Elia Galera (born 1973), Spanish actress Elia Kaiyamo (born 1951), .
What are the origins of the name Rosemary Elia?
The name Rosemary Elia combines two different traditions: the first name Rosemary has English roots, while the surname Elia originates from Italian.
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