Roxanna
Roxanna is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Bright, radiant, or dawn.
Origin and history
Roxanna is a variant of Roxana, derived from the Old Persian name *Rauxšnā*, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn.' Historically famous as the name of Alexander the Great's wife, the name has maintained a steady, classic presence in the United States over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
13,459 babies in the United States have been named Roxanna since 1880. It ranks #1373 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1745.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34 %)
- TX (24 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
- NY (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 58 |
| 1890-1900 | 62 |
| 1900-1910 | 71 |
| 1910-1920 | 159 |
| 1920-1930 | 202 |
| 1930-1940 | 331 |
| 1940-1950 | 758 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,843 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,034 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,432 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,092 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,570 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,433 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,058 |
| 2020-2029 | 356 |
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox
Fun facts
- Roxana was a Bactrian princess who became the first wife of Alexander the Great in 327 BC.
- The variant Roxana featured as the title character in Daniel Defoe's 1724 novel, helping popularize the name in English culture.