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Roma

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROH-muh /ˈroʊ.mə/Low

Meaning: From the city of RomeLow

In 30 seconds: Roma is the Italian name of the city of Rome, used as a girl's name.

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Origin LowItalian, Hindi

MeaningFrom the city of Rome

U.S. rank (2025)#1496 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births143 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1930

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,286

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

The name is simply Rome in Italian, carrying the weight and romance of the ancient capital. As a given name it lets a family nod to the city and all it conjures, history, art, faith, without further embellishment. Its appeal rests on that single strong association.

Two crisp syllables make it easy to wear, and the link to Italy gives it a worldly, place-name charm.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Roma is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Roma — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Roma Downey (1960-)
Northern Irish actress known for Touched by an Angel
★Roma Maffia (1958-)
American actress known for Nip/Tuck and Profiler
★Roma Gasiorowska
Polish film and stage actress

If you like Roma…

Roman— Shares the same Rome root in a related given name.

Romy— A short, affectionate name with the same Roma sound.

Florence— Another Italian-city name used for girls.

Karma— lands in the same popularity range

Gemma— shares Roma's Italian roots

Frequently Asked

What does the name Roma mean?

Roma is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Roma?

It's commonly said ROH-muh /ˈroʊ.mə/.

Is Roma a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Roma is used as a girl name.

How popular is Roma?

In 2024, Roma ranked #1686 in the U.S. for girls, with 121 births recorded.