Louisa
Louisa is a girls' name of German origin meaning “renowned warrior.” It ranked #694 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Louisa?
loo-EE-zuh
where does the name Louisa come from?
The feminine form of Louis, from the Frankish Chlodovech, from words for fame and warrior.
The feminine Latinate form of Louis, derived from Old Frankish 'Chlodovech,' composed of 'hlud' (fame) and 'wig' (warrior). It was fashionable in 19th-century England and America and carries a literary, genteel quality.
how popular is this name?
Louisa has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 102 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 44. It peaked at #119 in 1881, and ranked #694 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #694 |
| 2024 | #732 |
| 2023 | #808 |
| 2022 | #822 |
| 2021 | #685 |
| 2020 | #725 |
| 2019 | #688 |
| 2018 | #731 |
| 2017 | #752 |
| 2016 | #827 |
| 1960 | #842 |
| 1950 | #728 |
| 1940 | #602 |
| 1930 | #530 |
| 1920 | #499 |
| 1910 | #434 |
| 1900 | #270 |
| 1890 | #179 |
| 1881 | #119 |
| 1880 | #130 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Louisa fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Louisa
Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, is among its best-known bearers.
who are famous people named Louisa?
- Louisa May Alcott (author of Little Women)
- Louisa Adams (First Lady)
what are the nicknames and variants of Louisa?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Louisa?
what names go well with Louisa?
Sibling names that share Louisa's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Louisa
What does the name Louisa mean?
Louisa means “renowned warrior”.
What is the origin of the name Louisa?
Louisa comes from the German naming tradition. Related forms include Louise and Luisa.
How popular is the name Louisa?
Louisa ranked #694 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1881, at #119, and it has spent 102 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Louisa a boy or girl name?
Louisa is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Louisa?
Louisa is pronounced loo-EE-zuh, with 3 syllables.
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