Roxi
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Roxi: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2010.
Roxi is a playful, modern spelling of the name Roxie, which itself began as a diminutive of Roxanne. That name traces back to the Persian "Roshanak," meaning "bright" or "dawn," famously borne by Roxana, the wife of Alexander the Great. In the world of entertainment, the name found a lively bearer in the fast-talking, scene-stealing character Roxie Hart from the musical *Chicago*, a role that cemented its association with wit and glamour. While the Roxi spelling is rarer, it shares its phonetic root with the city of Roxburgh in the Scottish Borders, whose name comes from the same Old English "roc" for rook. This particular spelling feels contemporary and punchy, making it a fresh alternative to Emma or Ava while retaining a vintage charm.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20107 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #4587 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y