Roma
Roma: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹoʊmə/ · /ˈɹəʊmə/
Meaning and origin of Roma
Root meaning: “Rome”
- A female given name from Latin of English-speakers.
Etymology
From Latin and Italian Roma (“Rome”). Doublet of Rome and Rum.
How popular is Roma?
Since 1880, 8,286 girls and 576 boys in the U.S. have been named Roma (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #495 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #899 in 1903. In 2025, 151 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Roma
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Sibling name ideas for Roma
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Roma FAQ
What does the name Roma mean?
Roma traces back to a root meaning "Rome". A female given name from Latin of English-speakers. From Latin and Italian Roma (“Rome”). Doublet of Rome and Rum.
What is the origin of the name Roma?
Roma is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Roma?
Since 1880, 8,286 girls and 576 boys in the U.S. have been named Roma (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #495 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #899 in 1903. In 2025, 151 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Roma a boy or girl name?
Roma is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,286 girls and 576 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.