Alioth vs Roxana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alioth

Boy #18,817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,817
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Al

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Roxana

Girl #2,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, luminous"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Spanish French Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,083
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alioth Rank #18,817
Roxana Rank #2,083

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #18817 for Alioth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alioth ___

  • Alioth James
  • Alioth Cole
  • Alioth River
  • Alioth Grey
  • Alioth Finn
  • Alioth Sage

Roxana ___

  • Roxana Marie
  • Roxana Elena
  • Roxana Grace
  • Roxana Isabelle
  • Roxana Claire
  • Roxana Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alioth

Rigel Atlas Orion Lyra Vega

If you choose Roxana

Darius Cyrus Alexander Cassandra Leander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alioth or Roxana more popular?

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Alioth at #18817 in the United States.

What do Alioth and Roxana mean?

Alioth means "fat tail, referring to a grouping of stars" (Arabic origin). Roxana means "bright, luminous" (Old Persian origin).

Are Alioth and Roxana boy or girl names?

Alioth is primarily a boy name. Roxana is primarily a girl name.

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