Roxana
Roxana: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Roxana
- A female given name from Persian.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ῥωξᾱ́νη (Rhōxā́nē) of Old Persian or Bactrian origin. Akin to Persian روشن (rowšan).
How popular is Roxana?
Since 1880, 11,994 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Roxana (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #619 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #5977 in 1987. In 2025, 77 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Roxana
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Sibling name ideas for Roxana
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Roxana FAQ
What does the name Roxana mean?
A female given name from Persian. From Ancient Greek Ῥωξᾱ́νη (Rhōxā́nē) of Old Persian or Bactrian origin. Akin to Persian روشن (rowšan).
What is the origin of the name Roxana?
Roxana is listed as a name of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Roxana?
Since 1880, 11,994 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Roxana (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #619 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #5977 in 1987. In 2025, 77 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Roxana a boy or girl name?
Roxana is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,994 girls and 26 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.