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Rohana

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Pronounced roh-HAH-nah /roʊˈhɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit roots read as 'sandalwood' and 'ascending; rising'; also a Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) name, historically tied to the region of Ruhuna. Both traditions noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A fragrant, rising name: Rohana means 'sandalwood; ascending' (said 'roh-HAH-nah'). Also a Sinhalese name.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Sinhala
MeaningFrom Sanskrit roots read as 'sandalwood' and 'ascending; rising'; also a Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) name, historically tied to the region of Ruhuna. Both traditions noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2015)#18582 ↗ Rising
2015 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620062015

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

Rohana traces to Sanskrit roots for 'sandalwood' and 'ascending,' and is also a Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) name linked to Ruhuna. Both routes are noted honestly — rare in the U.S. (said 'roh-HAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, fragrant, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Rohana is Sanskrit for 'sandalwood' and 'ascending; rising,' and also a Sinhalese name tied to the region of Ruhuna — both traditions noted honestly (said 'roh-HAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Rohana — Sanskrit 'sandalwood; ascending' / Sinhalese; noted honestly

Variations

RohiniRohannaRuhana

Nicknames

RohHana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rohana mean?

Rohana is Sanskrit for 'sandalwood; ascending; rising'; it is also a Sinhalese name. Both traditions noted honestly.

How do you pronounce Rohana?

It's said roh-HAH-nah /roʊˈhɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rohana a boy or girl name?

Rohana is a girl's name here; across traditions the root is used broadly.

How popular is Rohana?

Rohana is rare in the U.S.

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