Roxana
Roxana is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Bright, dawn, or star.
Origin and history
Roxana is a female name derived from the ancient Persian name Roxana or Roshani, which means dawn or bright star. It achieved historical fame as the name of the Bactrian princess who married Alexander the Great. In the United States, it has been steadily used over the decades as a distinctive and classic option.
Popularity in the United States
11,994 babies in the United States have been named Roxana since 1880. It ranks #1475 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1548.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.3 %)
- TX (23.1 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- FL (6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 26 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 67 |
| 1920-1930 | 133 |
| 1930-1940 | 185 |
| 1940-1950 | 395 |
| 1950-1960 | 588 |
| 1960-1970 | 690 |
| 1970-1980 | 944 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,272 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,517 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,304 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,270 |
| 2020-2029 | 555 |
Famous people named Roxana
- Roxana Zal: Actress
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox
Fun facts
- Roxana was an ancient Bactrian noblewoman who became the first wife of Alexander the Great in 327 BC.
- The name gained popular literary exposure through Daniel Defoe's 1724 novel 'Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress'.