Roma
Roma is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Rome; strength or vigor in Greek roots.
Origin and history
Roma is a given name derived from the Latin name for the city of Rome. It has historically seen steady, mild usage in the United States, experiencing a recent modest revival among parents seeking classic geographic names.
Popularity in the United States
8,286 babies in the United States have been named Roma since 1880. It ranks #1834 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1480.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- NY (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 67 |
| 1890-1900 | 146 |
| 1900-1910 | 332 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,010 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,425 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,364 |
| 1940-1950 | 889 |
| 1950-1960 | 664 |
| 1960-1970 | 410 |
| 1970-1980 | 175 |
| 1980-1990 | 157 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 425 |
| 2020-2029 | 625 |
Famous people named Roma
- Roma Maffia: Actress
- Roma Downey: Actress, Producer
- Roma Ligocka: Author, Painter
Fun facts
- The name directly refers to Rome, the historic capital city of Italy.
- Roma is also the name of the goddess personifying the city of Rome in ancient Roman religion.