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Roa

Pronunciation: [ r-OH-uh ]

Boy Name #12,964 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Roa is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OH-uh.

Parents who love the name Roa often also consider Sharmon, Coran, Emit .

Popularity Over Time

#12,964
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,964
Total SSA Count
7

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roa

Is Roa a boy or girl name?
Roa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12964. As a girl name, it is ranked #8825. Roa is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Roa?
Roa is pronounced r-OH-uh.
How popular is the name Roa?
Roa is currently ranked #12964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Roa a common or rare name?
Roa is an uncommon name, ranked #12964 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Roa

Roa is a boy name .

Is Roa a boy or girl name? Roa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,964 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,825. Roa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Roa is currently ranked #12,964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Roa include Roan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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