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Roya
OriginPersian, Arabic
Meaning"vision, dream, sight"
US Rank#2379
2025 SSA
About Roya
Simple yet powerful, Roya is a Persian name, ultimately from the Arabic raʾā, meaning "to see, perceive", and is therefore associated with dreams and prophetic visions. Also appearing as Ruya, Roaa, Rouyaa, and Röya, it is familiar in Iran, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan.
Notable bearers include singer Röya Aykhan, musician and archaeologist Roya Arab, producer and director Roya Sadat, and poet and writer Roya Hakakian.
Pronounced ROY-ah.
As of October 2026, Roya ranked #2379 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,315 | 49 | 27.4 |
| 2015 | #3,291 | 50 | 28 |
| 2016 | #3,512 | 45 | 25.4 |
| 2017 | #3,128 | 52 | 30.1 |
| 2018 | #2,958 | 56 | 32.9 |
| 2019 | #3,077 | 53 | 31.6 |
| 2020 | #3,484 | 44 | 27.2 |
| 2021 | #3,721 | 41 | 25 |
| 2022 | #3,407 | 47 | 28.7 |
| 2023 | #2,458 | 73 | 45.5 |
| 2024 | #2,808 | 60 | 37 |
| 2025 | #2,379 | 76 | 47.3 |
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