Roma
Girl name · Hindu · Indian · Italian · Latin
Meaningfrom Rome · Italian
- US rank
- #1,493
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #493 in 1911
143 babies were named Roma in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,030 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Roma you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Roma
Roma Dasgupta
Indian actress (1931–2014)
Choose Roma and your child shares a first name with Roma Dasgupta, an Indian actress. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Roma, like who?” Roma Dasgupta's Wikipedia article is available in 34 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Roma Dasgupta on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,236 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Roma, 143 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Roma would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoma first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1911, when it ranked #493. Today it's #1,493, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRoma is 5.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 64,935 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 11,236.
- TrendRoma has climbed 1,030 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,493. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRoma is most popular in Florida, where it ranks #735. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Italian, Roma means “from Rome”. Our records link it to Hindu, Indian and Italian roots.
About the name Roma
Roma is a girl name of Hindu, Indian and Italian origin meaning “from Rome”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-oma”. US birth records list Roma for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 143 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1911, when it ranked #493 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,493, with 143 babies.
Origin:Hindu namesIndian namesItalian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 65 | 15,361 girls |
| 1890s | 66 | 15,179 girls |
| 1900s | 113 | 8,825 girls |
| 1910s | 126 | 7,966 girls |
| 1920s | 119 | 8,377 girls |
| 1930s | 128 | 7,828 girls |
| 1940s | 64 | 15,637 girls |
| 1950s | 35 | 28,744 girls |
| 1960s | 22 | 45,065 girls |
| 1970s | 11 | 89,206 girls |
| 1980s | 9.2 | 109,290 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 79,808 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,579 girls |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,085 girls |
| 2020s | 64 | 15,540 girls |
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Questions about the name Roma
What does the name Roma mean?
Roma means “from Rome” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Roma?
Roma has Hindu, Indian, Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other Hindu names include Maya, Lyla, Arya.
Is Roma a boy or girl name?
Roma is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Roma?
Roma ranked #1,493 for US girls in 2025, given to 143 babies. Its best year was 1911 (#493).