Troi

♀ Girl

Pronounced TROY /ˈtrɔɪ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Troy — variously 'of Troy' (the ancient city of Greek legend) and 'a foot soldier' (from an Irish surname); also echoes Counselor Deanna Troi; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Troy; a foot soldier: Troi spells Troy. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'TROY').

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Origin LowGreek, Irish

MeaningA spelling of Troy — variously 'of Troy' (the ancient city of Greek legend) and 'a foot soldier' (from an Irish surname); also echoes Counselor Deanna Troi; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10053 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 841

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

Troi is a spelling of Troy — variously 'of Troy' (the ancient city of Greek legend) and 'a foot soldier' (from an Irish surname); it also echoes Counselor Deanna Troi (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'TROY').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, of-Troy at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Troy is variously 'of Troy' (the ancient city) and 'a foot soldier' (from an Irish surname) — Troi is a spelling (echoing Counselor Deanna Troi of Star Trek), used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TROY').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Troy — unisex; routes layered

Variations

TroyTroyeTroia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Troi mean?

Troi spells Troy — variously 'of Troy' (the ancient city) and 'a foot soldier'; used for both sexes; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Troi?

It's said TROY /ˈtrɔɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Troi a boy or girl name?

Troi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Troi?

Troi is a very rare name in the U.S.