Roya

Roya is a girl's name of Persian 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 60 girls in the United States.

Roya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Roya

Roya belongs to the Persian 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, Roya first appears in Social Security records in 1955. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2458 in 2023, and in 2024 60 babies received the name — 1,545 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Roya in US records

First recorded (US)
1955
Best US rank
#2458 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Roya in 2024
60
Total since 1880
1,545

Roya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1406 in 2024
Babies named Roya in 2025
20
Total since 1996
295

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roya mean?

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

Is Roya a boy or girl name?

Roya is a girl name. In 2024, 60 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Roya?

Roya comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Roya?

Roya first appears in US records in 1955. Its best-ever ranking was #2458 in 2023, and 60 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.