Girl · #17,634 in 2026

Roua

In Tahiti and Society Islands mythology, Roua, is the creator god of the Tuamotus. He is the father of Fati, the god of the Moon, and all the stars by Taonoui.

Current Rank
#17,634
Peak Rank
#17,634 (2007)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2007
First Year
2007
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#17634
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Roua

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

In Tahiti and Society Islands mythology, Roua, is the creator god of the Tuamotus. He is the father of Fati, the god of the Moon, and all the stars by Taonoui.

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The Story of Roua

Roua first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 5 Rouas were born — ranking #17,634 that year. As of 2026, Roua ranks #17,634 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Rouas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Roua

Phonetically similar names — useful when Roua 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 Roua

What does the name Roua mean?
In Tahiti and Society Islands mythology, Roua, is the creator god of the Tuamotus. He is the father of Fati, the god of the Moon, and all the stars by Taonoui.
How popular is Roua in 2026?
In 2026, Roua ranks #17,634 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Roua most popular?
Roua reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #17,634 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Roua a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Roua is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Roua?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roua include Aamena, Aariyona, Abiela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Roua

Roua is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Roua's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #17,634. Use the chart and map above to compare Roua'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.