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UK name, mostly girls

Ravneet

A Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "rays of the sun".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ravneet is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Ravneet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 16 births.

This profile covers 232 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 231 living people in the UK are called Ravneet. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ravneet ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 16 girls were registered as Ravneet.
  • About 231 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ravneet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.7% of Ravneet registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2019

16 births

Estimated living

231

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Ravneet

In England and Wales birth records, Ravneet has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 1.3% of registrations are for boys and 98.7% 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.

99% girls
Boys3 (1.3%)Girls232 (98.7%)

Ravneet registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,702 in 2019
  • 3 boys registered in 2019
  • Peak: 2019 (3 births)

Ravneet registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,318 in 2024
  • 7 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2019 (16 births)

Meaning

What does Ravneet mean?

The name Ravneet has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Punjabi language and culture. It is a combination of two Punjabi words, "Ravan" and "Neet," which together mean "follower of Ravan" or "disciple of Ravan." Ravan is the name of a powerful and revered mythological figure from the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana.

The name Ravneet can be traced back to the ancient times when the Ramayana was composed, around the 5th or 4th century BCE. It is believed that during this period, some devotees or followers of Ravan adopted the name Ravneet as a way to pay homage to their revered figure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ravneet can be found in the 12th-century Punjabi literature, where a poet named Ravneet Singh is mentioned. This poet is believed to have been a part of the Sikh tradition and contributed to the literary and spiritual landscape of the region.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ravneet. Ravneet Singh Bittu, born in 1964, was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Shiromani Akali Dal party, who served as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.

Ravneet Singh, born in 1983, is a former Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Punjab and represented India in the Under-19 World Cup in 2002. He was known for his exceptional batting skills and was a part of the Punjab cricket team for several years.

Ravneet Kaur Chadha, born in 1985, is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the popular clothing brand "Ank by Amrich," which is known for its contemporary and fusion wear designs.

Ravneet Singh Bittu, born in 1990, is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in various Punjabi films and television shows. He is known for his roles in movies like "Qismat" and "Shadaa."

Ravneet Sangha, born in 1992, is a Canadian professional wrestler of Indian descent. She has competed in various independent wrestling promotions and is known by her ring name Ruby Raze.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ravneet over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Ravneet in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ravneet, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
05101419199620102024

Decades

Ravneet by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ravneet 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 #3583 24 4
2010s #2467 109 10
2000s #2714 73 10
1990s #1846 26 3

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FAQ

Ravneet: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Ravneet was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Ravneet most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 16 babies registered as Ravneet in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ravneet?

A Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "rays of the sun".

How many people are called Ravneet in the UK?

A total of 232 babies have been registered as Ravneet across the 27 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.