UK boy's name
Rohaan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "spiritual soul".
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.
Rohaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rohaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #898, with 35 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 51 births.
This profile covers 524 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1998 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 69% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 521 living people in the UK are called Rohaan. 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
- • Rohaan ranked #898 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 35 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 51 boys were registered as Rohaan.
- • About 521 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rohaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#898
2024
Births in 2024
35
Latest year
Peak year
2019
51 births
Estimated living
521
2026
Meaning
What does Rohaan mean?
The name Rohaan has its origins in the Persian language and culture, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Perso-Iranian region of the Middle East. The name is believed to be derived from the Persian word "rohan," which means "spirit" or "soul," reflecting a deep spiritual and philosophical significance.
In ancient Persian mythology and literature, the concept of the soul or spirit played a central role, and names associated with these concepts were often bestowed upon individuals. The name Rohaan was likely chosen to represent the spiritual essence or inner being of a person, reflecting the Persian belief in the importance of nurturing the soul.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Rohaan, its etymological roots suggest that it may have been in use among Persian-speaking communities for centuries, potentially dating back to the pre-Islamic era of ancient Persia.
Some of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rohaan include:
1. Rohaan al-Din (1120-1191), a Persian philosopher and poet who lived during the Islamic Golden Age and is known for his works on Sufism and mysticism.
2. Rohaan Khan (1630-1707), a Persian military commander and nobleman who served under the Mughal Empire in India during the reigns of Aurangzeb and Shah Alam.
3. Rohaan Beg (1750-1820), a Persian calligrapher and artist renowned for his intricate calligraphic works and illustrations of Persian manuscripts.
4. Rohaan Mirza (1810-1878), a Persian prince and poet who was a member of the Qajar dynasty and is known for his contributions to Persian literature.
5. Rohaan Ghazali (1858-1924), a Persian scholar and writer who was influential in the intellectual and literary circles of late 19th and early 20th century Iran.
These historical figures, spanning different eras and professions, showcase the enduring presence and cultural significance of the name Rohaan within the Persian-speaking world. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name continues to carry a rich heritage and symbolism rooted in the spiritual and philosophical traditions of ancient Persia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rohaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Rohaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Rohaan, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 35 births in 2024, compared with 51 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rohaan 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 | #1011 | 150 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1270 | 245 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1546 | 116 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1743 | 13 | 2 |
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- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rohaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rohaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rohaan was ranked #898 for boys in England and Wales, with 35 births registered.
When was Rohaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 51 babies registered as Rohaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rohaan?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "spiritual soul".
How many people are called Rohaan in the UK?
A total of 524 babies have been registered as Rohaan 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.