Will my child share the name Roya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Roya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Roya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Roya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Roya is rising: up 530 places since 2020, to #1,512 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,406 in 2024.

Is Roya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Roya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Roya?

Notable people named Roya include: Roya Arab, Roya Heshmati and Roya Toloui.

Is Roya a popular baby name in the United States?

Roya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Roya

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Roya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1512 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Roya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Roya

Roya is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #1406. The name has climbed 636 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Roya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Roya in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Roya

Roya Arab — Roya Arab is an Iranian-British musician and archaeologist.
Roya Heshmati — Roya Heshmati (Persian: رویا حشمتی), is an Iranian Kurdish activist known for her defiance against the mandatory hijab policy in Iran.
Aegidius de Roya — Aegidius de Roya or Gilles de Roye was a Cistercian monk, diplomat and historian.

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