UK girl's name
Roksana
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "of luminous dawn".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Roksana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Roksana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 44 births.
This profile covers 337 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2001 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 7% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 350 living people in the UK are called Roksana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Roksana ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 44 girls were registered as Roksana.
- • Roksana ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #370 in 2008.
- • About 350 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roksana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
44 births
Estimated living
350
2026
Meaning
What does Roksana mean?
The name Roksana has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the Old Persian word "roxšana," which means "bright" or "shining." This name gained prominence during the ancient Persian Empire, which spanned from the 6th century BCE to the 7th century CE.
In its earliest form, the name was written as "Roxana" in Greek, referring to the wife of Alexander the Great. She was a princess from the ancient Bactrian region, which is now part of modern-day Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. Roxana's name is mentioned in various historical accounts, including the writings of ancient Greek historians like Plutarch and Arrian.
The name Roksana has been used throughout history in various cultures and regions influenced by Persian culture and language. In the Middle Ages, it was particularly popular among the Persians, Turks, and other Muslim communities in Central Asia and the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Roksana can be found in the 11th-century Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi. In this literary work, Roksana is mentioned as a character, though not a central figure.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Roksana. One prominent figure was Roksana Begum (1805-1876), a wife of Akbar II, the last Mughal Emperor of India. Another was Roksana Khanum (1832-1889), a princess of the Qajar dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran).
In the realm of literature, Roksana Saldadze (1923-2008) was a prominent Georgian writer and translator, best known for her historical novels and translations of Persian and Arabic literature. Another literary figure was Roksana Jahambakhsh (1932-2015), an Iranian poet and translator.
In the world of music, Roksana Volk (1930-2004) was a renowned Russian soprano who performed with the Bolshoi Opera and other prestigious opera houses around the world.
While the name Roksana has its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and been embraced by various communities throughout history, each adding their unique cultural imprint to its legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roksana over time
The chart below shows babies named Roksana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Roksana, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 44 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roksana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roksana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4431 | 19 | 3 |
| 2010s | #1695 | 224 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1906 | 94 | 5 |
Geography
Where Roksana is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Roksana. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Roksana ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #370 in 2008.
Across the UK
Roksana in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#674 in 2011
3 years of NRS records, 11 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#370 in 2008
1 years of NISRA records, 4 total registered
Related
Names similar to Roksana
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- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Roksana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roksana in the UK right now?
In 2022, Roksana was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Roksana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 44 babies registered as Roksana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roksana?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "of luminous dawn".
How many people are called Roksana in the UK?
A total of 337 babies have been registered as Roksana across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 11 more in Scotland and 4 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Roksana most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Roksana ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #370 in 2008. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.