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UK girl's name

Rajni

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "night" or "dark beauty".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Rajni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rajni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.

This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Rajni. 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 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Rajni ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 girls were registered as Rajni.
  • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rajni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5876

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

1996

8 births

Estimated living

26

2026

Meaning

What does Rajni mean?

The name Rajni is derived from the Sanskrit word "rajani," which means "night" or "darkness." It has its roots in ancient Indian culture and can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE. The name was often associated with the Hindu goddess of night, Ratri, who was revered for her beauty and mystical powers.

In Hindu mythology, Ratri is described as the consort of the god Brahma and is considered the embodiment of the night sky. Her name is sometimes used interchangeably with Rajni, reflecting the deep connection between the name and its celestial origins.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Rajni can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Rajni who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.

Throughout history, the name Rajni has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest known figures was Rajni, a 10th-century Indian poetess and scholar from the Chola dynasty in South India. Her works, which explored themes of love and devotion, are still celebrated today.

In the 16th century, Rajni was the name of a skilled dancer and courtesan in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her talent and grace were renowned, and she is mentioned in historical accounts of the time.

Rajni Patel was an influential Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who lived from 1872 to 1933. She played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and advocated for women's rights and education.

Rajni Kothari, born in 1928, was a prominent Indian political scientist and writer. He made significant contributions to the study of politics and democracy in India and was widely respected for his intellectual prowess.

Rajni Shah was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1938 to 2019. She was instrumental in popularizing and preserving the traditional dance forms of India and received numerous awards and honors for her work.

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Popularity

Rajni over time

The chart below shows babies named Rajni registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Rajni, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Rajni
02468199620042012

Decades

Rajni by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rajni 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 #5876 3 1
2000s #4236 9 3
1990s #2163 14 2

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FAQ

Rajni: questions and answers

How popular is the name Rajni in the UK right now?

In 2012, Rajni was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Rajni most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Rajni in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rajni?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "night" or "dark beauty".

How many people are called Rajni in the UK?

A total of 26 babies have been registered as Rajni across the 6 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.