Holding steady.
Popularity of Roshana since 1975
Babies named Roshana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Roshana has seen modest but consistent use in the United States since it was first recorded in 1975. Its peak year, 1978, was its highest point of recorded use, yet the name has never entered the top 1000, keeping it a rare choice. The trajectory of Roshana has remained stable over time, indicating a steady but small community of parents choosing the name. While no U.S. state has recorded it with particular frequency, its Persian roots and meaning of 'light' give it a cross-cultural appeal. Parents drawn to the name often appreciate its melodic sound and the luminous quality it suggests. Given its rarity, a child named Roshana is likely to have a distinctive name that stands out without being unfamiliar.
Roshana likely derives from the Persian word 'roshan' (روشن) meaning 'light' or 'bright'. It may be a feminine variant of Roshan or related to the Hebrew name Roshna. The name has seen occasional usage in English-speaking countries since the 1970s, often chosen for its pleasant sound and luminous meaning, though its exact derivation is uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosh, Roshi, Ana
Sibling names for Roshana
Names that share Roshana's style, for a brother or sister.
