UK girl's name
Rakhee
A feminine name of Hindi origin signifying protection or bound bracelet.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rakhee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rakhee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3174, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1997. 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.
Rakhee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Rakhee. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rakhee ranked #3174 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 girls were registered as Rakhee.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rakhee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3174
1997
Births in 1997
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Rakhee mean?
The name Rakhee originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "raksha," which means "protection" or "to protect." The name gained popularity in ancient India, particularly among Hindu communities.
In Hindu mythology, Rakhee is associated with the festival of Raksha Bandhan, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. During this festival, sisters tie a sacred thread or a decorative string called "Rakhee" around their brothers' wrists, symbolizing their love and the brothers' promise to protect their sisters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rakhee can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a reference to a character named Rakhee, who was renowned for her devotion and loyalty to her brother.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rakhee. One of the most famous was Rakhee Gulzar (born 1947), an acclaimed Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award.
Another notable figure was Rakhee Thakur (1939-1987), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in popularizing the Kathak dance form and was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the performing arts.
In the field of literature, Rakhee Vaswani (born 1969) is a renowned Indian author and poet. Her works often explore themes of identity, feminism, and cultural intersections. She has received numerous accolades, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Tansen Samman.
Rakhee Bakshi (born 1961) is a prominent Indian fashion designer known for her fusion of traditional Indian textiles and modern silhouettes. Her designs have been showcased on international runways and have been worn by celebrities and royalty alike.
Rakhee Majumdar (born 1962) is a distinguished Indian classical vocalist who specializes in the Khayal genre of Hindustani classical music. She has performed worldwide and has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rakhee over time
The chart below shows babies named Rakhee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1997. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rakhee, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1997, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rakhee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rakhee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3485 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Rakhee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rakhee in the UK right now?
In 1997, Rakhee was ranked #3174 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Rakhee most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Rakhee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rakhee?
A feminine name of Hindi origin signifying protection or bound bracelet.
How many people are called Rakhee in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Rakhee across the 2 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.