Roxi

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Pronounced ROK-see /ˈrɑk.si/High

Meaning: Roxi is a modern spelling of Roxie, the pet form of Roxana/Roxanne — from Old Persian Roshanak, 'little star; bright, dawn.' The name reached the West through Greek accounts of Roxana, wife of Alexander the Great.Low

In 30 seconds: Bright and jazzy: Roxi is a short form of Roxana, from a Persian root meaning 'dawn; little star' (said 'ROK-see').

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Origin MediumPersian, English

MeaningRoxi is a modern spelling of Roxie, the pet form of Roxana/Roxanne — from Old Persian Roshanak, 'little star; bright, dawn.' The name reached the West through Greek accounts of Roxana, wife of Alexander the Great.

U.S. rank (2024)#13156 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 467

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

Roxi is a trimmed, modern spelling of Roxie, itself a pet form of Roxana and Roxanne. The root is Old Persian Roshanak, 'little star; bright one; dawn,' famous through Roxana, wife of Alexander the Great. The name gained a theatrical, jazz-age shimmer in English through Roxie Hart and the Roxy theaters (said 'ROK-see').

The Roxi spelling is rare in the U.S., well behind Roxie and Roxanne. Rare, bright, and spirited.

Did you know? Behind the sparkle, Roxi reaches back to Old Persian Roshanak — 'little star' — the name of Roxana, the Bactrian noblewoman who married Alexander the Great.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Roxi — Roxana/Roshanak, Old Persian 'little star'; Roxie pet form

Variations

RoxieRoxyRoxanne

Nicknames

RoxRoxi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roxi mean?

Roxi is a short form of Roxana/Roxanne, from Old Persian Roshanak, 'little star; bright; dawn.'

How do you pronounce Roxi?

It's said ROK-see /ˈrɑk.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roxi a boy or girl name?

Roxi is a girl's name.

How popular is Roxi?

The Roxi spelling is rare in the U.S.; Roxie and Roxanne are better known.