GirlPersian origin

Roya: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means dream or vision, a name of beautiful imagination.

Origin
Persian
Syllables
2
Current rank
#3505
Peak
#2802 in 1989

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1955: #654519551960: #711619601970: #778519701980: #427219801990: #313419902000: #493820002005: #467920052010: #634020102015: #328820152020: #35052020#1#7785

What Roya Means

Roya is a girl name of Persian origin. Means dream or vision, a name of beautiful imagination.

How Popular Roya Is

Roya currently ranks #3505 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2802 in 1989. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Roya

  • Roya is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Roya is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
  • It has a wonderfully whimsical, fairy-tale quality.

Names Like Roya

Other Persian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Roya

Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Roya.

Questions About Roya

What does Roya mean?

Roya is a girl name of Persian origin. Means dream or vision, a name of beautiful imagination.

How popular is Roya?

Roya currently ranks #3505 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2802 in 1989. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Roya come from?

Roya comes from Persian roots. Roya is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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