Josephina
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Josephina is a Hebrew name meaning “God will add”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Josephina
Josephina is a name of Hebrew origin, serving as the feminine derivation of Joseph. The name elements suggest God will add or Jehovah increases, reflecting a traditional expression of faith in divine bounty. It appears historically in various European contexts as a sophisticated alternative to shorter forms, often found in nobility and historical royal lineages. The expansion of the base name through the suffix -ina illustrates the evolution of feminine naming in continental Europe.
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Gender Usage of the Name Josephina
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Josephina is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Josephina
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Josephina is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 72K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.08M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 376K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 96.2M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Josephina ranked #2,222 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,775 in 2024 — an improvement of 553 places. Josephina shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #472 in 1918. Its lowest recorded position was #10,129 in 1998. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 1312 places (from #3,534 to #2,222).
Characteristics of the Name Josephina
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Josephina is a four-syllable name that relies on a fluid, vowel-heavy structure to achieve its length. Its usage by Empress Josephine Bonaparte lends it a distinct Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Josephina
Middle names used with JosephinaMethodology
Josephina is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Josephina Marie · Josephina Maria · Josephina Carmelia · Josephina Pippin · Josephina PalmaView all 12 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for JosephinaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Josephina is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Josephina Marie · Josephina Monet · Josephina Mcgee · Josephina Maree · Josephina Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Josephina
Tree AssociationsMethodology
Among the Tree-Inspired Girl Names, Josephina is also found in the scientific name Mimosa josephina Barneby, an officially accepted species in the Fabaceae family first described by Rupert Charles Barneby in 1991.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Josephina. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Josephina
Sound Like Josephina Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Josephine · Josefina · Josiephine · View all 14 names
Spelled Like Josephina Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Josephine · Josephin · Josiephine · View all 9 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Josephina Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Angelina · Ariana · Arianna · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Josephina”
Dictionary Meaning of "Josephina"Methodology
A female given name from Hebrew
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How to Spell Josephina in ASL
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