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Royalty Pronunciation

Royalty is pronounced ROY-əl-tee /ˈrɔɪ.əl.ti/High

Meaning: The condition of being royal; the English word from Latin regalis, used as an aspirational nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Not a king — the whole institution: Royalty names the crown, the lineage, and the bearing all at once. Chris Brown's daughter mainstreamed it; sons wear it scepter-forward.
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Origin HighEnglish, Latin
MeaningThe condition of being royal; the English word from Latin regalis, used as an aspirational name
U.S. rank (2024)#3435 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 498

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820062024

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

History & Origin

Royalty descends from Latin regalis through French — the abstract noun of kingship — and joined the throne-room word-name wave (Reign, Majesty, King) of the 2010s, with celebrity use accelerating it. For boys it pairs the King-name tradition with a softer three-syllable finish.

It remains rare for sons — a name that skips the title and claims the entire concept.

Did you know? Royalty entered the U.S. girls' charts within two years of Chris Brown naming his daughter (and album) Royalty in 2015 — boys' use followed as the word proved unisex.
Overall data confidence 88%
Oxford English Dictionary — royalty — word etymology

Variations

RoyalRoyaleRoyalti

Nicknames

RoyTee

Famous Bearers

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If you like Royalty…

King— the blunt title-name of the same court
Reign— the fellow sovereignty word name
Majesty— the companion abstract-royal pick
Royal— the adjective sibling one step simpler

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Royalty?

Royalty is pronounced ROY-əl-tee (/ˈrɔɪ.əl.ti/). Press play above to hear Royalty said aloud.

How do you say Royalty?

Royalty is said ROY-əl-tee (/ˈrɔɪ.əl.ti/). Press play above to hear Royalty said aloud.

What does the name Royalty mean?

Royalty is the English word for the state of being royal, from Latin regalis, used as an aspirational name.

Is Royalty a boy or girl name?

Royalty is used for both sexes, more often for girls; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Royalty?

Royalty is rare for boys in the U.S.