Roma Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Roma originates from Latin, meaning 'Rome'. It has evolved through various languages, retaining its connection to the iconic city. The name is often associated with elegance and cultural depth, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. There are no specific biblical ties to this name.
The name Roma is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roma has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Roma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2189th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2700th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3636th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7263rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11932nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 610th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 635th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1295th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3139th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5138th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3823rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2651st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roma"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊmə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Roma is derived from the Latin word for 'Rome', which is the capital city of Italy. It is often associated with the historical and cultural significance of the city.
Meaning
Rome
Language Evolution
Romana (Latin), Roma (Modern Italian), Rome (Old English)
Historical Usage
The name Roma gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, influenced by the romanticized image of the city of Rome and its historical associations.
Variants & Derivatives
Roman, Romana, Romy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Roma is perceived as elegant and culturally rich, often evoking images of Italian heritage and classical beauty.
Famous People
Roma Downey, Romaine Brooks
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roma"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Roma"
"Roma" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2189th of 7545 | 220 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2700th of 6773 | 146 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3636th of 7552 | 92 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7263rd of 10718 | 24 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11932nd of 23106 | 51 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 610th of 9107 | 2,450 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 635th of 9204 | 2,238 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1295th of 12526 | 1,210 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3139th of 19264 | 351 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5138th of 27321 | 266 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3823rd of 35406 | 594 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2651st of 30306 | 792 |
Regional Popularity of "Roma" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Roma" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.71% 449th/1416 |
46.56% 642nd/1379 |
34.11% 807th/2366 |
44.75% 511th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
32.34% 500th/1546 |
50.26% 782nd/1556 |
28.22% 664th/2353 |
48.80% 755th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.91% 1312th/2227 |
70.37% 1710th/2430 |
46.93% 1339th/2853 |
85.12% 2362nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - |
76.78% 3105th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
- |
79.59% 5028th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
83.65% 3833rd/4582 |
62.01% 3202nd/5164 |
74.32% 5435th/7313 |
43.84% 3272nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.92% 3184th/3984 |
49.61% 2226th/4487 |
36.48% 2489th/6822 |
36.50% 2291st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roma"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.