Louisa

Meaning of Louisa

Famous warrior; feminine form of Louis.

Louisa has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Louisa

Louisa is climbing again, up to #697 in 2025 from #733 in 2024 after peaking at #687 in 2021.

Notable people named Louisa

• Louisa May Alcott
  American novelist, Little Women author
• Louisa Johnson
  British singer, X Factor winner
• Princess Louise
  Queen Victoria's daughter
• Louisa Rose Allen
  Singer known as Foxes
• Louisa Moritz
  Cuban-American actress

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Questions about the name Louisa

What does the name Louisa mean?

Louisa means famous warrior; feminine form of louis, and it comes from German origins.

Is Louisa a boy's or a girl's name?

Louisa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Louisa?

In 2025, Louisa ranked #697 for girls, up from #733 the year before.

When was Louisa most popular?

Louisa peaked at #687 in 2021.