Is Roma a boy's or girl's name?

Roma is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 568 recorded births.

When was Roma most popular?

Roma reached its peak popularity in 1930 with 174 births that year. It is currently ranked #1686 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Roma?

Roma is currently ranked #1686 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 8,143 babies since 1883.

Roma

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysItalianRising fast Also a pet name

#1686▲ 8in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A nomadic people with origins in India, the Romani.

Roma is a girl's and boy's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian and Latin name for the city of Rome — one of the most historically significant cities in the world, meaning possibly 'strength' or derived from the Etruscan Rumon (river). As a given name, Roma carries the weight of civilization, art, and empire.

Roma is also used in Jewish communities (from the Hebrew meaning 'exalted') and in India as a name derived from Sanskrit Roma (hair). Over 8,140 U.S. births are recorded. Actress Roma Downey brought the name modern visibility.

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Popularity Over Time

Roma climbed 1697 spots in the last 20 years — from #3383 to #1686.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Roma
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	482	#2068	▲
2010s	425	#3755	▲
2000s	373	#3944	▲
1990s	224	#5183	▲
1980s	157	#5284	▼
1970s	175	#4419	▼
1960s	410	#1926	▼
1950s	664	#1245	▼
1940s	889	#870	▼
1930s	1,364	#571	—
1920s	1,425	#605	▲
1910s	1,010	#591	▲
1900s	332	#633	▲
1890s	146	#841	▲
1880s	67	#833	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(142 years, 1883–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Roma
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	121	#1686	-1 (-0.8%)
2023	122	#1694	+33 (37.1%)
2022	89	#2154	+7 (8.5%)
2021	82	#2263	+14 (20.6%)
2020	68	#2544	+6 (9.7%)
2019	62	#2747	+13 (26.5%)
2018	49	#3281	+15 (44.1%)
2017	34	#4290	-11 (-24.4%)
2016	45	#3511	+5 (12.5%)
2015	40	#3833	-1 (-2.4%)
2014	41	#3768	+2 (5.1%)
2013	39	#3899	+2 (5.4%)
2012	37	#4104	+6 (19.4%)
2011	31	#4659	-16 (-34.0%)
2010	47	#3460	+10 (27.0%)
2009	37	#4172	-1 (-2.6%)
2008	38	#4157	-9 (-19.1%)
2007	47	#3521	+16 (51.6%)
2006	31	#4663	-8 (-20.5%)
2005	39	#3791	-6 (-13.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Roma as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Roma has also been given to 568 boys in the U.S. since 1891.

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Current rank

568

Total births

1919

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Roma be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Roma is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1686. As a boy's name, it ranks #12014.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1883–2024) · Methodology