Roya

/ ROH-yah /

Girl Persian 2 syllables

Meaning

Roya means Dream, vision (Persian).

Gender

Girl

Origin

Persian

Pronunciation

ROH-yah

Popularity

#2379 · U.S. girls (2025)

Popularity of Roya in the US, 1880–2025

Roya first appears in US records in 1955. It peaked in 2025, when 76 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 76.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

What does Roya mean?

Roya means “dream” or “vision” in Persian.

What does the name Roya mean?

Roya means Dream, vision. Roya means “dream” or “vision” in Persian.

What is the origin of the name Roya?

Roya is of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Roya?

Roya is pronounced “ROH-yah.”

Is Roya a boy or a girl name?

Roya is most commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Roya?

In 2025, Roya ranked #2379 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Roya most popular?

Roya was most popular in 2025, when about 76 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.