At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1987 (#9,825)
- Babies in 1987
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #8,061 in 1979
- First recorded
- 1973
Meaning of Roopa
Roopa is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from India and holds deep cultural significance. In Indian English, Roopa is pronounced as ROO-puh (/ruːpə/). The name has variations, with Rupa being one of them. Over the years, Roopa has gained some popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century. Although it hasn't been consistently ranked in terms of popularity, it still remains an intriguing choice for parents looking for a name that stands out.
How to pronounce Roopa
Indian English
- Pronounced ROO-puh /ruːpə/
Popularity of Roopa in the U.S.
Roopa was last recorded in the U.S. in 1987, ranked #9,825 with 6 babies. It peaked at #8,061 in 1979. It first appears in the records in 1973.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1973–1987 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 | 9,825 | back (not recorded in 1986) |
| 1985 | 6 | 9,307 | back (not recorded in 1982–1984) |
| 1981 | 6 | 9,110 | ▼ 932 |
| 1980 | 7 | 8,178 | ▼ 117 |
| 1979 | 7 | 8,061 | back (not recorded in 1977–1978) |
| 1976 | 6 | 8,156 | ▲ 911 |
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | back (not recorded in 1974) |
| 1973 | 5 | 8,423 | new |
Notable people named Roopa
- Roopa Ganguly is an Indian actress, politician and singer best known for playing Draupadi in the television series Mahabharat.
- Roopa Pai is an Indian author and journalist known for her Taranauts series and award-winning bestseller The Gita for Children.