UK name, mostly boys
Dhani
A masculine Indian name meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dhani is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Dhani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3412, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 8 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2003 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Dhani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dhani ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 8 boys were registered as Dhani.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dhani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 85.7% of Dhani registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3412
2018
Births in 2018
5
Latest year
Peak year
2012
8 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Dhani
In England and Wales birth records, Dhani has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 85.7% of registrations are for boys and 14.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Dhani registered for boys
- Ranked #3,412 in 2018
- 5 boys registered in 2018
- Peak: 2012 (8 births)
Dhani registered for girls
- Ranked #5,666 in 2018
- 3 girls registered in 2018
- Peak: 2012 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Dhani mean?
The name Dhani has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient and classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "dhana," which means wealth or prosperity. It is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Indian subcontinent.
In Hinduism, Dhani is also considered a name for the goddess of wealth and fortune, Lakshmi. The name appears in various Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas, where it is associated with prosperity and abundance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dhani dates back to the 4th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the ancient Indian text, the Arthashastra, written by Kautilya. This text was a treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, and it referenced the name Dhani in the context of wealth and prosperity.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dhani. One of the most famous was Dhani Panhwar, a renowned Sindhi poet and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Sindhi language and his works have had a significant impact on Sindhi literature and culture.
Another notable bearer of the name Dhani was Dhani Baksh, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the early 20th century. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to uplift the marginalized communities in India.
In the field of music, the name Dhani is associated with Dhani Harrison, the son of the legendary Beatles guitarist George Harrison. Dhani Harrison was born in 1978 and has followed in his father's footsteps as a musician and singer-songwriter.
Dhani Singh, an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1980s, is another notable figure with this name. He was a talented all-rounder and played a crucial role in several of India's victories during his playing career.
Lastly, Dhani Ram Chatrik, a renowned Indian social reformer and educationist from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a prominent bearer of the name Dhani. He dedicated his life to promoting education and social upliftment, particularly for women and underprivileged communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dhani over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Dhani in England and Wales, from 2003 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dhani, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2018, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dhani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dhani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3844 | 28 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3023 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Dhani
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- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dhani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dhani in the UK right now?
In 2018, Dhani was ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Dhani most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 8 babies registered as Dhani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dhani?
A masculine Indian name meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Dhani in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Dhani across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.