Josefa
Gender: Girl
Meaning: He will add; God will increase
Origin: Hebrew — from Yosef (יוֹסֵף), from yasaf (to add, to increase)
Popularity: Ranked #8590 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Joseph. Shares the meaning 'He will add; God will increase.'
Similar names: josef, jose, josefina, josely, josen, josep, joseph, joseth
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Josefa? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Josefa, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Josefa
What does the name Josefa mean?
Josefa means “He will add; God will increase” from Hebrew — from Yosef (יוֹסֵף), from yasaf (to add, to increase) roots.
What is the origin of the name Josefa?
Josefa has Hebrew — from Yosef (יוֹסֵף), from yasaf (to add, to increase) origin. The traditional meaning is “He will add; God will increase”.
How popular is Josefa?
Josefa ranked #8362 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Josefa most popular?
Josefa peaked in 1925 with 84 babies registered that year.
Is Josefa a boy or girl name?
Josefa is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Josefas in registered births are female.
Is the name Josefa rising or falling in popularity?
Josefa has risen 5166 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13528 in 2020 to #8362 in 2025.
How long has Josefa been recorded?
Josefa appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1881 through 2025.