UK girl's name
Roxxi
A modern invented name potentially derived from the name Roxanne.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Roxxi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Roxxi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2006 to 2011. 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 14 living people in the UK are called Roxxi. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Roxxi ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Roxxi.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roxxi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Roxxi mean?
The name Roxxi is a modern variation of the name Roxanne, which has its origins in the Greek language. Roxanne is derived from the Persian name Roshanak, meaning "bright" or "shining." The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roxanne can be found in the medieval French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland), written in the late 11th century. In the poem, Roxanne is mentioned as a Saracen princess.
During the Renaissance period, the name Roxanne gained further recognition through the works of French writers and playwrights. In the 17th century, the French playwright Pierre Corneille included a character named Roxanne in his tragicomedy "Le Menteur" (The Liar).
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Roxanne or its variations. One of the most famous was Roxana (c. 340 BC - 310 BC), the wife of Alexander the Great. She was a Persian princess and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Macedonian Empire after Alexander's death.
Another prominent figure was Roxana Teriss (1663 - 1742), a French actress and dancer who performed at the Comédie-Française in Paris. She was renowned for her talent and beauty, and her performances were praised by critics and audiences alike.
In the 19th century, Roxana Douglass (1804 - 1887) was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist. She worked alongside notable figures like Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, advocating for the abolition of slavery and women's suffrage.
The name Roxxi itself is a more modern adaptation, likely emerging in the 20th century as a variation of Roxanne. One notable individual with this spelling is Roxxi Michele (born 1983), an American model and actress known for her appearances in music videos and television shows.
While the name Roxxi may be a recent addition, its roots can be traced back to ancient Greece and Persia, with a rich history of literary and historical references spanning centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roxxi over time
The chart below shows babies named Roxxi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Roxxi, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roxxi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roxxi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5237 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4857 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Roxxi
- 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
Roxxi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roxxi in the UK right now?
In 2011, Roxxi was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Roxxi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Roxxi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roxxi?
A modern invented name potentially derived from the name Roxanne.
How many people are called Roxxi in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Roxxi across the 4 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.