Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Josefina
GirlSpanish, Hebrew· “God will add”
- Meaning
- God will add
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- hoh-seh-FEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,891
- US babies 2025
- 104
- Best rank
- #468 (1930)
- Peak year
- 1930
Meaning and origin of Josefina
Josefina is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “God will add”.
Spanish speakers say Josefina for Josephine, the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning God will add. The name is popular in Spain, Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries, where it has a classic, elegant feel. Josefina has a melodic, flowing sound and a strong family tradition, often passed down to honor a grandmother or to mark devotion to Saint Joseph. In Spanish it is said hoh-seh-FEE-nuh, and Pepita and Fina are the traditional nicknames.
Popularity over time
Josefina first appears in US Social Security records in 1887. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 82 different years, starting in 1889. Its best national rank was #468 in 1930, the same year it reached its highest count of 205 babies. In 2025, 104 babies were named Josefina, and it ranked #1,891 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #630 in 1920, #616 in 1950, #876 in 1980, #1,695 in 2000, #2,143 in 2010, and #1,891 in 2025. Of the 13,932 US girls named Josefina since records began, 12% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 1,403 babies. Since 2010, 1,328 more have been named Josefina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Joretta, Ardith, Roma, Dorla, and Socorro.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Josefina ranked highest in Arizona, Illinois, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #1133 | 5 |
| Illinois | #1179 | 7 |
| Florida | #1483 | 9 |
| Texas | #1573 | 15 |
| California | #1617 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Josefina is usually pronounced hoh-seh-FEE-nuh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with J and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Josefina
A few middle names that flow with Josefina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Josefina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Josefina mean?
Josefina is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “God will add”.
What is the origin of the name Josefina?
Josefina has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Spanish speakers say Josefina for Josephine, the feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning God will add.
Is Josefina a popular name?
Not especially. Josefina ranked #1,891 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Josefina a boy or girl name?
Josefina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Josefina?
Josefina is usually pronounced hoh-seh-FEE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings