Girl · #3,443 in 2026

Rovella

Sarmarutilus is a monospecific genus of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, which includes the daces, Eurasian minnows and related fishes. The only species in this genus is Sarmarutilus rubilio, known as the rovella, South European roach or the Apennine roach, a species endemic to the Italian peninsula.

Current Rank
#3,443
Peak Rank
#3,443 (1942)
Total Babies
21
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1935
First Year
1942
Last Year
1942
Peak Year
#3443
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rovella

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

Sarmarutilus is a monospecific genus of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, which includes the daces, Eurasian minnows and related fishes. The only species in this genus is Sarmarutilus rubilio, known as the rovella, South European roach or the Apennine roach, a species endemic to the Italian peninsula.

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Etymology
Sarmarutilus puts sarma , from the Sarma Sea in front of the name of the roach genus Rutilus , the Sarma Sea was a Miocene European freshwater waterbody where this species has its evolutionary origins. The specific name , rubilio , thought to be a diminutive of rubella , a reference to the similarity of the head shape and head proportion to that of Leuciscus rubella , now considered a synonym of L. rubilio .

The Story of Rovella

American parents first put Rovella on the record books as a baby girl name in 1935, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 8 Rovellas were born — ranking #3,443 that year. About 62% of every Rovella on record arrived during the 1930s, its defining decade. Rovella last appeared in the published SSA data in 1942, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 21 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1930s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rovella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rovella 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 Rovella

What does the name Rovella mean?
Sarmarutilus is a monospecific genus of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, which includes the daces, Eurasian minnows and related fishes. The only species in this genus is Sarmarutilus rubilio, known as the rovella, South European roach or the Apennine roach, a species endemic to the Italian peninsula.
How popular is Rovella in 2026?
In 2026, Rovella ranks #3,443 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Rovella most popular?
Rovella reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #3,443 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Rovella a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rovella is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rovella?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rovella include Fredricka, Rosezetta, Nancyjo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rovella

Rovella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1935 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Rovella's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #3,443. Use the chart and map above to compare Rovella'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 .

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