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Roxana

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningdawn, little star · Persian

Roxana is a Mexican girl name meaning “dawn, little star”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • Hidden namesLook closely: Roxana has the name Ana hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Roxana would score 13 points, thanks largely to the X (worth 8).
  • GenerationRoxana peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Roxana you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Roxana would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 20,877 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryRoxana first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Roxanas? Head to Colorado, where it's the #907 girl name, its best showing of any state.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Roxana

US births per million girls, 1882–2025

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Most popular states (2025)

CO rank #907

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Roxana

Roxana is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “dawn, little star”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Roxana

What does the name Roxana mean?

Roxana means “dawn, little star” and comes from Persian. Names built around “star” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Stella (“star”), Esther (“star”), Estella (“star”) and Estelle (“star”).

What is the origin of the name Roxana?

Roxana is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Roxana a boy or girl name?

Roxana is a girl name. In 2025, 77 US girls were named Roxana.

How popular is the name Roxana?

Roxana ranked #2,354 for US girls in 2025, given to 77 babies. Its best year was 1987, when it reached #616. Over the last five years it has slipped 524 places.

What names are similar to Roxana?

If you like Roxana, you might also like Stella, Esther, Estella and Estelle.

What should I know before naming my baby Roxana?

Roxana is a Mexican girl name meaning “dawn, little star”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.