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UK girl's name

Rimi

A Japanese feminine name meaning "jasmine" or "beauty".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Rimi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rimi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.

Rimi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rimi. 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 2009 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Rimi ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Rimi.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rimi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5545

2008

Births in 2008

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Rimi mean?

The name Rimi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rimi," which means "a streak of light" or "a ray of light."

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to the term "rimi" being used to describe the rays of the sun or the beams of light emanating from celestial bodies. This association with light and luminescence has contributed to the name's symbolic meaning of brightness, radiance, and enlightenment.

The earliest recorded use of the name Rimi can be traced back to the 6th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Rimi was the name of a minor character, a sage who imparted wisdom to the protagonists.

Throughout history, the name Rimi has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest known was Rimi Devi, a 7th-century Indian poet and scholar who wrote extensively on subjects such as philosophy, religion, and literature. Her works have been preserved and studied by academics for their literary and cultural significance.

Another prominent figure with the name Rimi was Rimi Chakrabarti, a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. Her work on the calculation of sine and cosine values laid the foundation for further advancements in mathematical sciences.

In the 16th century, Rimi Nath was a renowned Bengali poet and mystic whose devotional songs and writings still hold great cultural and spiritual importance in parts of Eastern India. His poetic works have been widely anthologized and continue to inspire generations of writers and artists.

Rimi Basu, born in 1909, was a pioneering Indian dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in reviving and popularizing classical Indian dance forms, such as Kathak and Manipuri. Her dedication to preserving and promoting traditional Indian dance earned her numerous accolades and recognition both within India and abroad.

Lastly, Rimi Sen, born in 1981, is a celebrated Indian film actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood and Bengali movies. Her performances in films like "Dhoom" and "Lage Raho Munna Bhai" have earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan following.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Rimi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rimi 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
2000s #5545 3 1

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FAQ

Rimi: questions and answers

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

In 2008, Rimi was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Rimi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Rimi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rimi?

A Japanese feminine name meaning "jasmine" or "beauty".

How many people are called Rimi in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rimi 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.