Holding steady.
Popularity of Roshanna since 1969
Babies named Roshanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roshanna is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, placing it among the wave of inventive -anna combinations popular in the mid-20th century. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when the name saw its highest usage. Since then, its use has declined, and Roshanna has not appeared in the national top 1000 rankings since the 1990s. Despite its rarity, the name carries a familiar, melodic quality through its resemblance to the more common Rosanna. The name's trajectory shows a stable, low level of usage, making it a distinctive choice. While no top states have been recorded for Roshanna, its pattern aligns with broader trends in English-speaking countries favoring compound floral and classic names.
Roshanna is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1969. It likely blends the popular elements Rose (from Latin rosa) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'), following a pattern of feminine names ending in -anna. Alternatively, it may be a variant spelling of Rosanna, itself a combination of Rose and Anna.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosie, Ros, Anna, Rosh
Sibling names for Roshanna
Names that share Roshanna's style, for a brother or sister.
