Roma

Roma is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 121 girls in the United States.

Roma at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Roma

Roma belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Roma first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #495 in 1911, and in 2024 121 babies received the name — 8,143 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Roma in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#495 in 1911
Peak year
1930
Babies named Roma in 2024
121
Total since 1880
8,143

Roma in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#606 in 2022
Babies named Roma in 2025
49
Total since 1996
1,002

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roma mean?

The meaning of Roma is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Roma a boy or girl name?

Roma is a girl name. In 2024, 121 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Roma?

Roma comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Roma?

Roma first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #495 in 1911, and 121 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].