Roma

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-mah /ˈroʊ.mə/Medium

Meaning: The Italian name for the city of Rome, used as a place name; it also carries an association with the Romani people (Roma), which we note respectfully. Warm and evocative.Low

In 30 seconds: An evocative place-name: Roma is the Italian name for Rome, and it also echoes the Romani people (said 'ROH-mah'), which we note respectfully.

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Origin LowItalian, Romani

MeaningThe Italian name for the city of Rome, used as a place name; it also carries an association with the Romani people (Roma), which we note respectfully. Warm and evocative.

U.S. rank (2025)#9531 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 576

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Roma is the Italian name for Rome, used as an evocative place name; it also echoes the Romani people, which we note respectfully. Warm and used for both sexes - rare for boys in the U.S. (said 'ROH-mah').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, evocative, and warm.

Did you know? Roma is the Italian name for the city of Rome, used as a warm place name; it also carries a link to the Romani people, which we note respectfully (said 'ROH-mah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Roma — Italian for Rome; Romani association; noted respectfully

Variations

RomeRomeoRoman

Nicknames

RoRomy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roma mean?

Roma is the Italian name for the city of Rome; it also carries a link to the Romani people, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Roma?

It's said ROH-mah /ˈroʊ.mə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roma a boy or girl name?

Roma is used for both, and here it's a boy's name.

How popular is Roma?

Roma is a rare name for boys in the U.S.