UK girl's name
Raveena
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "lovely, ravishing, fascinating".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Raveena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Raveena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3514, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 24 births.
This profile covers 183 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 182 living people in the UK are called Raveena. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Raveena ranked #3514 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 24 girls were registered as Raveena.
- • About 182 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raveena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3514
2014
Births in 2014
6
Latest year
Peak year
1996
24 births
Estimated living
182
2026
Meaning
What does Raveena mean?
The name Raveena has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "ravana," which means "sun." It is believed to have been used as a name since ancient times, particularly in Hindu culture.
Raveena is a feminine name that is often associated with beauty, grace, and radiance, much like the sun itself. In Hindu mythology, the sun is revered as a powerful and life-giving force, and names related to it are considered auspicious and meaningful.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Raveena can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts often mention characters or deities with names related to celestial bodies and natural elements, reflecting the deep connection between Hindu culture and the natural world.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Raveena. One of the earliest recorded examples is Raveena Tandon, an Indian actress and model who was born in 1974. She has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is considered one of the most successful and influential actresses of her generation.
Another famous Raveena is Raveena Aurora, an American singer-songwriter of Indian descent who was born in 1986. She is known for her unique blend of pop, soul, and Indian classical music, and has received critical acclaim for her powerful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics.
In the field of literature, Raveena Reddy is an Indian-American author and social activist who was born in 1985. She has written several books exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience, and her work has been widely praised for its honesty and insightfulness.
Raveena Aulakh was an Indian-Canadian journalist and human rights activist who was born in 1975. She worked tirelessly to shed light on issues of social injustice and human rights violations, both in Canada and abroad, and her fearless reporting earned her numerous accolades and awards.
Raveena Raj is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was born in 1970. She is widely regarded as one of the leading exponents of Bharatanatyam, a major classical Indian dance form, and has performed and taught around the world, helping to preserve and promote this ancient art form.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Raveena throughout history, each of whom has made significant contributions to their respective fields and left a lasting impact on the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Raveena over time
The chart below shows babies named Raveena registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Raveena, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2014, compared with 24 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raveena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raveena 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 | #4363 | 26 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2195 | 84 | 8 |
| 1990s | #1111 | 73 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Raveena
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Raveena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Raveena in the UK right now?
In 2014, Raveena was ranked #3514 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Raveena most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 24 babies registered as Raveena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Raveena?
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "lovely, ravishing, fascinating".
How many people are called Raveena in the UK?
A total of 183 babies have been registered as Raveena across the 17 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.