Francisca is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'franciscus', which means "free" or "French". It is a variant of the name Francisca, meaning 'free' or 'Frenchwoman'. The name was traditionally given to female members of religious orders in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The name Francisca experienced fluctuating popularity throughout the 20th century, with several peaks of popularity occurring in the 1920s, 1980s, and 1990s.