Roxana vs Shankar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Roxana Rank #2,083
Shankar Rank #18,610

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #18610 for Shankar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roxana ___

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

Shankar ___

  • Shankar Shankar Raj
  • Shankar Shankar Dev
  • Shankar Shankar Anand
  • Shankar Shankar Priya

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Parvati Arjun Lakshmi Vikram Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roxana or Shankar more popular?

Roxana is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Shankar at #18610 in the United States.

What do Roxana and Shankar mean?

Roxana means "bright, luminous" (Old Persian origin).

Are Roxana and Shankar boy or girl names?

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

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