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GirlLate Latin origin3 syllables

Francisca

Literal root meaning: “France + -ish”

About the name Francisca

Francisca is a girl name with Late Latin roots, literally “France + -ish”. It is related to Francesca, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Francisca ranked #2969 for girls in the US, with 56 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1980. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Francisca were girls.

Etymology

Shares its root with Francesca, which comes from Late Latin, meaning “France” + “-ish”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Francisca”, “Francesca”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#2969
In 2015
#3618
Babies in 2025
56

Popularity of Francisca, 1940–2025

0428412516719401960198020002020
Girls BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.