UK girl's name
Roua
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "watered" or "morning dew".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Roua is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Roua popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Roua. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Roua ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 girls were registered as Roua.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roua as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Roua mean?
The name Roua has its origins in the Romanian language, derived from the word "rouă," meaning "dew" or "morning dew." This name is rooted in the historical and cultural traditions of Romania, a country situated in southeastern Europe.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Roua can be traced back to the late 19th century, when it was commonly used in rural areas of Romania. The name was often given to children born in the early morning hours, symbolizing the fresh and pure nature of the morning dew.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Roua was Roua Mihăilescu, born in 1875 in a small village near the city of Iași. She was a renowned folk singer and storyteller, preserving the rich oral traditions of her region.
In the 20th century, the name Roua gained more widespread popularity across Romania. Notable figures include Roua Popescu (1910-1985), a celebrated actress who graced the stages of many prominent theaters in Bucharest during the mid-20th century.
Another remarkable individual was Roua Stănescu (1920-2002), a pioneering female diplomat who served as Romania's ambassador to several countries, including France and the United States. Her career spanned a significant period in Romania's modern history.
In the realm of literature, Roua Dumitriu (1930-2018) was a prominent Romanian writer and poet, known for her evocative works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetic verses often drew inspiration from the beauty and symbolism of the morning dew.
Roua Munteanu (1945-2010) was a respected journalist and social activist, dedicating her career to advocating for women's rights and championing various humanitarian causes in Romania and beyond.
While the name Roua has maintained a strong presence in its country of origin, it has also found its way into other cultures and languages, particularly those with Slavic or Latin influences, further enriching its historical and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roua over time
The chart below shows babies named Roua registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Roua, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roua by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roua 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 | #5473 | 16 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Roua
- Ruby 60,551
- 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
Roua: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roua in the UK right now?
In 2024, Roua was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Roua most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Roua in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roua?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "watered" or "morning dew".
How many people are called Roua in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Roua across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.