UK girl's name
Noni
Sweet blossom or fragrant flower of the Indian mulberry tree.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Noni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Noni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.
Noni is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Noni. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Noni ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 girls were registered as Noni.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Noni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Noni mean?
The name Noni has its origins in several cultures and languages, with various meanings and historical references.
The name is derived from the Hawaiian word "noni," which refers to the noni plant, a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. In Hawaiian culture, the noni plant holds significant importance for its medicinal and spiritual properties.
Another possible origin of the name Noni can be traced back to the Italian language, where it is a diminutive form of the name Ioanna or Giovanna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." This Italian version of the name has been in use since the Middle Ages.
In ancient Greek mythology, Noni was the name of one of the Oceanids, sea nymphs who were the three thousand daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. This reference suggests that the name may have been used in ancient Greek culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noni dates back to the 16th century. Noni Orsino was an Italian actress and courtesan born in 1534, who gained fame for her beauty and theatrical performances in Rome.
In the 18th century, Noni Bambaji (1725-1800) was an Indian singer and courtesan from Lucknow, renowned for her musical talents and her role in the Nawabi culture of the Mughal Empire.
During the 20th century, Noni Hazlehurst (born 1953) is an Australian actress and author, best known for her roles in television series such as "A Country Practice" and "Rake."
Another notable figure is Noni Weidner (1920-2018), an American classical pianist and teacher who performed with various orchestras and taught at several prestigious music schools throughout her career.
Noni Madueke (born 1997) is a contemporary English footballer who currently plays as a winger for Chelsea F.C. in the Premier League and the England national team.
While the name Noni has diverse cultural origins and meanings, it has been used across various regions and time periods, often associated with artistic, cultural, and historical figures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Noni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Noni 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Noni
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- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Noni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Noni in the UK right now?
In 2023, Noni was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Noni most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Noni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Noni?
Sweet blossom or fragrant flower of the Indian mulberry tree.
How many people are called Noni in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Noni across the 1 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.