Josefa
2025 SSA
About Josefa
Josefa is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the masculine name José (Joseph). The name ultimately traces back to Hebrew roots, from 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' As the female equivalent of Joseph, Josefa carries biblical connections to the husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus in Christian tradition. The name has been consistently used in Spanish-speaking countries and communities for centuries. While Josefa has never reached high popularity rankings in the United States, it maintains steady usage in Latin American countries, Spain, and Portugal. The name projects strength and tradition, often associated with dignity and family values. Many women named Josefa go by affectionate nicknames such as Pepa, Pepita, or Fina.
Pronounced hoh-SEH-fah.
As of October 2026, Josefa ranked #8590 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #554 in 1890.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Josefa on lists
Famous Josefas
- Josefa de los Dolores Peña y Lillo Barbosa
Dominican nun and writer
- Josefa Petra Francisca de Paula de Tudó y Catalán
mistress of Spanish PM Manuel de Godoy; model for Goya
- Josefa Johnson
sister of U.S. president Lyndon Johnson
- Josefa de Óbidos
Portuguese Baroque painter
- (María) Josefa Crescencia Ortiz de Domínguez
Mexican revolutionary
- Josefa Madamba Llanes Escoda
Filipina war heroine, feminist and activist
- Josefa "Pepa" Bayeu
wife of artist Francisco Goya
- Josefa de Godoy di Bassano y Crowe
de Tudó y O'Donovan, 2nd Viscountess of Rocafuerte, Spanish,Italian aristocrat
- Josefa Ordóñez
Mexican actress
- Francisca Josefa Maria Xaviera
Infanta of Portugal; daughter of Peter II
- María Josefa Carmela de Borbón
Infanta of Spain; daughter of Charles III
- María Josefa Alonso
Pimentel y Téllez,Girón, Duchess of Osuna, Spanish aristocrat and art patron