Roxana

Meaning of Roxana

Roxana means "dawn" or "bright star."

Roxana has Persian roots — browse every Persian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Roxana

After ranking as high as #861 in 2002, Roxana has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Roxana

• Roxana Saberi
  American journalist
• Roxana Vancea
  Romanian TV presenter
• Roxana Cocoș
  Romanian weightlifter
• Roxana Briban
  Romanian opera singer
• Roxana Baldetti
  Former Vice President of Guatemala

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Questions about the name Roxana

What does the name Roxana mean?

Roxana means roxana means "dawn" or "bright star.", and it comes from Persian origins.

Is Roxana a boy's or a girl's name?

Roxana is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Roxana?

Roxana did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Roxana most popular?

Roxana peaked at #861 in 2002.