Roya Girl

Popularity: #890 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationROH-yah / /ˈroʊ.jə/

Persian; Arabic

Meaning

Persian: 'dream'; Arabic: 'a kind of flower'

Historical & Cultural Background

Roya is a name of Persian origin, commonly used in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities. In Persian literature, the concept of a 'dream' is often associated with beauty and aspiration. The name is also found in Arabic-speaking cultures, where it can refer to a type of flower, adding a layer of natural beauty to its meaning. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its melodic sound and positive connotations.

Similar Names

RayaMayaLaylaSofiaNoraZoyaAylaTalia

Variants

  • Roya
  • Royaah

International Variants

  • Roya (Persian)
  • Roya (Arabic)

Famous people named Roya

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Fictional characters named Roya

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Sibling Suggestions

RaminLilaNimaSamiZaraKian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roya was first seen in the United States in 1955. Roya has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Roya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Roya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 13
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19555
19585
19599
19605
19646
19657
19667
19688
19699
19706
197110
19727
19739
19745
19756
19769
197711
197815
197921
198018
19817
198214
198318
198421
198521
198628
198733
198834
198940
199036
199126
199233
199323
199425
199534
199630
199721
199816
199931
200025
200120
200217
200322
200425
200529
200613
200721
200827
200920
201021
201124
201219
201323
201449
201550
201645
201752
201856
201953
202044
202141
202247
202373
202460