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GirlGerman#380 in 2025

Louisa

Louisa is a girls' name of German origin meaning “renowned warrior.” It ranked #380 in the United States in 2025. The feminine Latinate form of Louis, derived from Old Frankish 'Chlodovech,' composed of 'hlud' (fame) and 'wig'…

how do you pronounce Louisa?

loo-EE-zuh

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what does Louisa mean?

The name Louisa means “renowned warrior.” It comes from the German language tradition.

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?

#482
2020
#455
2021
#428
2022
#405
2023
#380
2024
YearRank
2024#380
2023#405
2022#428
2021#455
2020#482

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

who are famous people named Louisa?

  • Louisa May Alcott (author of Little Women)
  • Louisa Adams (First Lady)

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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