UK girl's name
Rozita
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "beautiful like a rose".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rozita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rozita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Rozita is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rozita. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rozita ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Rozita.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rozita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rozita mean?
The name Rozita is derived from the Persian language and has its origins in ancient Persia, which is now modern-day Iran. It is a variant of the name Roza, which means "rose" or "flower" in Persian. The name is believed to have been in use since the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rozita can be found in Persian literature and poetry from the 12th century. The name was often used to symbolize beauty, grace, and elegance, qualities that were associated with the rose flower in Persian culture.
In the 13th century, a famous Persian poet named Rumi mentioned a woman named Rozita in one of his poems, praising her beauty and wisdom. This poem is considered one of the earliest historical references to the name.
Throughout the centuries, the name Rozita has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Rozita Sepahsalar, a prominent Iranian feminist and activist who fought for women's rights in the early 20th century. She was born in 1888 and played a significant role in the Persian Constitutional Revolution of 1906.
Another notable Rozita was Rozita Garemani, an Iranian actress and film director who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. She is remembered for her contributions to the Iranian cinema industry and for her portrayal of strong, independent women in her films.
In the realm of literature, Rozita Musavi was a renowned Iranian author and poet who lived from 1942 to 2008. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and she was celebrated for her poetic style and depth of emotion.
Beyond Iran, the name Rozita has also been used in other parts of the world, although less commonly. For instance, Rozita Che Wan is a Malaysian actress and television host who rose to fame in the late 1990s and continues to be a prominent figure in the Malaysian entertainment industry.
Overall, the name Rozita has a rich history rooted in Persian culture, symbolizing beauty, grace, and the power of the feminine spirit. Its enduring popularity over the centuries is a testament to the timeless appeal of this name and its association with the enchanting rose flower.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rozita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rozita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
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- Rosie 35,558
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- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rozita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rozita in the UK right now?
In 2006, Rozita was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rozita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Rozita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rozita?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "beautiful like a rose".
How many people are called Rozita in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rozita across the 1 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.