girl name · Persian origin
Roxana
/ rok-SAN-ah /
Meaning
Roxana means Dawn, radiant (Persian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Persian
Pronunciation
rok-SAN-ah
Popularity
#2366 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Roxana in the US, 1880–2025
Roxana first appears in US records in 1882. It peaked in 1991, when 315 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 77.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Roxana mean?
Roxana means “dawn,” “bright” or “radiant”; she married Alexander the Great.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roxana mean?
Roxana means Dawn, radiant. Roxana means “dawn,” “bright” or “radiant”; she married Alexander the Great.
What is the origin of the name Roxana?
Roxana is of Persian origin.
How do you pronounce Roxana?
Roxana is pronounced “rok-SAN-ah.”
Is Roxana a boy or a girl name?
Roxana is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Roxana?
In 2025, Roxana ranked #2366 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Roxana most popular?
Roxana was most popular in 1991, when about 315 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.