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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Roxana — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rowynn|Roxane
PersianGirl↑ Rising

Roxana

rok-SAH-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2091
↑ Rising
#2091
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#1837 in 2020
5yr change
+82 ranks
Birth frequency
2.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2091 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Persian girl names
Roxana

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2091

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
78
Higher than 78% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+82 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
PersianClassicHistoricalGirl3-syllableRegalRomanticAncientLiteraryRareStar imagery
Character
bold spiritfiery passionproud gracefierce intelligencestar brightness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Roxanas

dedicatedversatileexpressiveprofessionalintelligent
STRONG
High confidence

Roxana is a Persian girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2091 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +82 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2091 · very rare
Roxana at a Glance
Meaning:From Persian meaning 'dawn' or 'star of the dawn'. Historically borne by Roxana, wife of Alexander the Great.
Language root:Persian · Old Persian
Peak rank:#1837 in 2020
5yr change:+82 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Roxana Shankar
Actress
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
ArabellaSophiaJulianaCelesteEvangeline
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Roxana
AlexanderJulianOpheliaArabellaSebastianIsabellaMarcusVivienne
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Roxana illustration
Name Intelligence
Roxana · Overview
Summary

Roxana is a Persian girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2091 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Roxana scores 78/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 82 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Regal · Romantic character
Roxana carries a warm, ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
roxana.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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