In 1800 this locality was called Kelimaizina, later on it was named  Fihaonana before it was renamed Marovoay, a name that was given by the queen Ravahiny.
From 1800 to the present day, this locality went through several names: Kelimaizina, Fihaonana, and finally Marovoay, which was named after the queen Ravahiny.