Romana
MeaningRoman woman · Latin
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,029 in 1928
6 babies were named Romana in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,255 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Romana you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Romana, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Romana would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRomana first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1928, when it ranked #1,029. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRomana has slipped 4,255 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Romana means “Roman woman”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Romana
Romana is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “Roman woman”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ana”. US birth records list Romana for girls from 1891 to 2025, in 122 of those 135 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #1,029 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.6 | 178,218 girls |
| 1900s | 21 | 48,100 girls |
| 1910s | 20 | 49,529 girls |
| 1920s | 24 | 40,900 girls |
| 1930s | 17 | 59,453 girls |
| 1940s | 8.9 | 111,982 girls |
| 1950s | 7.4 | 136,054 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 88,183 girls |
| 1970s | 11 | 87,032 girls |
| 1980s | 7.8 | 128,700 girls |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 214,133 girls |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 260,417 girls |
| 2010s | 3.2 | 311,526 girls |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 271,493 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Romana
What does the name Romana mean?
Romana means “Roman woman” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Romana?
Romana has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Romana a boy or girl name?
Romana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Romana?
Romana ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1928 (#1,029).