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Roa

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Pronounced ROH-ah /ˈroʊ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously an Arabic name ('a beautiful view; a vision') and a short form of Rosa/Roana; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a beautiful view: Roa. Sweet, modern, and warm (said 'ROH-ah').
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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic
MeaningA modern name, variously an Arabic name ('a beautiful view; a vision') and a short form of Rosa/Roana; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8827 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roa is variously an Arabic name ('a beautiful view; a vision') and a short form of Rosa/Roana (routes uncertain, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'ROH-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and Hispanic families. Rare, a-beautiful-view at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Roa is variously an Arabic name ('a beautiful view; a vision') and a short form of Rosa/Roana — a sweet, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ROH-ah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Roa — routes uncertain

Variations

RoaaRowaRoah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roa mean?

Roa is variously Arabic 'a beautiful view; a vision' and a short form of Rosa/Roana; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Roa?

It's said ROH-ah /ˈroʊ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roa a boy or girl name?

Roa is a girl's name.

How popular is Roa?

Roa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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