Roxana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Roxana is a name with Persian roots meaning 'dawn' or 'bright'. It evolved from the historical form Roxane and has maintained its popularity since antiquity, partly due to its association with historical figures. The name is often viewed as elegant and carries positive connotations. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Roxana is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Roxana has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Roxana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10839th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2622nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1746th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1326th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1274th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 754th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1124th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1934th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roxana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roxana"
Pronunciation
/rɒkˈsænə/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Roxana is derived from the Persian name 'Roxane', which means 'dawn' or 'bright'. It was popularized by the historical figure Roxana, the wife of Alexander the Great.
Meaning
Dawn, bright
Language Evolution
Roxane, Roxana, Roxanne
Historical Usage
The name Roxana gained popularity in the Hellenistic period due to its association with the wife of Alexander the Great and has remained in use in various cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Roxanne, Roxy, Roxie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Roxana is perceived as elegant and exotic, often associated with beauty and strength.
Famous People
Roxana Saberi, an American journalist, Roxana de Santis, a notable actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roxana"
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 "Roxana"
"Roxana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10839th of 16616 | 26 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2622nd of 9107 | 207 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1746th of 9204 | 396 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1326th of 12526 | 1,146 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1274th of 19264 | 1,410 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 754th of 27321 | 4,101 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1124th of 35406 | 3,361 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1934th of 30306 | 1,252 |
Regional Popularity of "Roxana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Roxana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
85.64% 1324th/1546 |
90.55% 1409th/1556 |
- |
68.33% 1057th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
59.63% 1328th/2227 |
59.59% 1448th/2430 |
52.47% 1497th/2853 |
37.62% 1044th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
58.53% 1719th/2937 |
38.21% 1331st/3483 |
30.93% 1088th/3518 |
22.45% 908th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.96% 1399th/3685 |
27.87% 1247th/4475 |
15.61% 811th/5194 |
7.09% 448th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.21% 1659th/4582 |
35.26% 1821st/5164 |
15.25% 1115th/7313 |
9.96% 743rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.18% 2756th/3984 |
53.82% 2415th/4487 |
27.94% 1906th/6822 |
22.79% 1430th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roxana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roxana" 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.