Girl Name · Latin Origin
Roma
Roma means “Man, husband, Romani man”. It is a girl's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Roma? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Man, husband, Romani man", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Rima.
Roma meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Man, husband, Romani man
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Roma to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Roma as R·O·M·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Roma is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Roma variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Romaa, Romae, Romay, Rom.
- Nicknames: Roma works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Roma with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Roma middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Rima, Roni, Ronny, Rayma, Rome — full picks on the sibling names for Roma guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Roma? Browse our names like Roma guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Roma
What does the name Roma mean?
Roma means "Man, husband, Romani man" and is of Latin origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Roma is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Roma?
Roma originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Roma?
Roma has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Roma a boy's or girl's name?
Roma is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Roma in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Roma sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Roma?
Names that share Roma's sound and style include Rima, Roni, Ronny, Rayma, Rome.
What middle names pair well with Roma?
Good middle-name fits for Roma pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Roma is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Roma is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Roma?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Roma share its rhythm without rhyming — Rima, Roni, Ronny all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.