Girl Name
Roxy
Roxy is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Roxy? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Rosy.
Roxy meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Roxy has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Roxy as R·O·X·Y, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Roxy is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Roxy variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Roxya, Roxye, Roxyy.
- Nicknames: Roxy works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Roxy with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Roxy middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Rosy, Rosie, Royce, Rosey, Rose — full picks on the sibling names for Roxy guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Roxy? Browse our names like Roxy 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 Roxy
What does the name Roxy mean?
Roxy has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Roxy?
The exact origin of Roxy is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Roxy?
Roxy has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Roxy a boy's or girl's name?
Roxy is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Roxy in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Roxy sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Roxy?
Names that share Roxy's sound and style include Rosy, Rosie, Royce, Rosey, Rose.
What middle names pair well with Roxy?
Good middle-name fits for Roxy pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Roxy is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Roxy is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Roxy?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Roxy share its rhythm without rhyming — Rosy, Rosie, Royce all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.