Roman vs Xya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Polish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
5,474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rome, Ro

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Xya

Girl #5,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, radiance, brilliance"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Zia)

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,215
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xy, Zia

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Popularity Comparison

Roman Rank #52
Xya Rank #5,215

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #5215 for Xya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roman ___

  • Roman James
  • Roman Alexander
  • Roman Michael
  • Roman John
  • Roman David
  • Roman Charles

Xya ___

  • Xya Rose
  • Xya Jade
  • Xya Noelle
  • Xya Elise
  • Xya Mae
  • Xya Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

If you choose Xya

Zara Kai Nova Mia Dax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roman or Xya more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Xya at #5215 in the United States.

What do Roman and Xya mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Xya means "light, radiance, brilliance" (Arabic (variant of Zia) origin).

Are Roman and Xya boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Xya is primarily a girl name.

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