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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dream, vision
- Origin
- Persian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ROH-yah
Roya (ROH-yah) is a Persian girl's name meaning "dream" or "vision." It has a worldly, free-spirited, boho feel that suits a parent looking for something a little off the beaten path.
Meaning & Origin of Roya
Meaning: Dream, vision.
Origin: Persian.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Roya
ROH-yahIPA /ˈroʊjə/
Popularity of Roya
Roya ranked #2808 in 2024, with 60 babies given the name. It peaked just a year earlier, at #2458 in 2023 with 73 babies, so it is a name that stays uncommon while still turning up in the U.S. records going back to 1955.
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FAQ
What does the name Roya mean?
Dream, vision. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Roya?
Roya is pronounced ROH-yah (IPA: /ˈroʊjə/).
Is Roya a popular name right now?
Roya is near its all-time peak (#2458 in 2023), ranked #2808 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1955–2024.)
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