Girl · #10,393 in 2026

Romania

Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast.

Current Rank
#10,393
Peak Rank
#3,875 (1927)
Total Babies
46
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1917
First Year
1980
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#3875
Peak Rank
46
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Romania

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast.

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Etymology
Main article: Name of Romania Romania derives from the local name for Romanian ( Romanian : român ), which in turn derives from Latin romanus , meaning " Roman " or "of Rome ". This ethnonym for Romanians is first attested in the sixteenth century by Italian humanists travelling in Transylvania , Moldavia , and Wallachia . The oldest known surviving document written in Romanian that can be precisely dated, a 1521 letter known as the " Letter of Neacșu from Câmpulung ", is notable for including the first documented occurrence of Romanian in a country name: Wallachia is mentioned as Țara Rumânea
Origin & history
Main article: History of Romania Further information: Timeline of Romanian history and Origin of the Romanians

The Story of Romania

Romania first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1917, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 7 Romanias were born — ranking #3,875 that year. As of 2026, Romania ranks #10,393 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Romanias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Romania

Phonetically similar names — useful when Romania is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Romania

What does the name Romania mean?
Romania is a country in Southeast and Central Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast.
How popular is Romania in 2026?
In 2026, Romania ranks #10,393 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Romania most popular?
Romania reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #3,875 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Romania a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Romania is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Romania?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Romania include Fan, Petronilla, Gervaise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Romania

Romania is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Romania's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #3,875. Use the chart and map above to compare Romania's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.