Roxanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Roxanna originates from Persian roots, meaning 'bright' or 'beautiful'. The name has evolved through various languages, including Greek and French, and is associated with notable historical figures. It has a positive connotation, representing beauty and elegance, with no biblical connections. The name gained popularity in the 18th century through literature and continues to be appreciated in modern times.
The name Roxanna 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, Roxanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Roxanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15172nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1795th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1173rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 726th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 894th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 904th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1519th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2349th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Roxanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roxanna"
Pronunciation
/rɒkˈsænə/
Origin
Persian
Etymology
The name Roxanna is derived from the Persian word 'rokh' meaning 'face' or 'beauty'. It is often associated with the Persian princess Roxane, the wife of Alexander the Great.
Meaning
Bright, dawn, or beautiful
Language Evolution
Roxana (Ancient Greek), Roxanne (French), Roxanna (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Western world during the 18th century, especially after the publication of literary works that featured the character Roxane.
Variants & Derivatives
Roxanne, Roxane, Roxy
Modern Popularity & Image
Roxanna is perceived as a sophisticated and exotic name, often associated with beauty and elegance. It remains moderately popular in various cultures.
Famous People
Roxanna Asgarian - an Iranian-American filmmaker., Roxanna Panufnik - a British composer.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roxanna"
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 "Roxanna"
"Roxanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15172nd of 16616 | 7 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1795th of 9107 | 380 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1173rd of 9204 | 737 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 726th of 12526 | 3,421 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 894th of 19264 | 2,397 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 904th of 27321 | 3,198 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1519th of 35406 | 2,199 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2349th of 30306 | 934 |
Regional Popularity of "Roxanna" 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 "Roxanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
65.85% 1558th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
64.10% 991st/1546 |
65.23% 1015th/1556 |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
57.92% 896th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.19% 561st/2227 |
40.12% 975th/2430 |
29.83% 851st/2853 |
22.63% 628th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.71% 902nd/2937 |
41.09% 1431st/3483 |
24.25% 853rd/3518 |
20.60% 833rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.54% 1494th/3685 |
39.28% 1758th/4475 |
16.25% 844th/5194 |
9.80% 619th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
55.41% 2539th/4582 |
55.42% 2862nd/5164 |
21.62% 1581st/7313 |
13.16% 982nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
35.24% 2404th/6822 |
24.08% 1511th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roxanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roxanna" 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.