UK boy's name
Rohil
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "ascending" or "rising".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rohil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rohil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1999 to 2003. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Rohil. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rohil ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 boys were registered as Rohil.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rohil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Rohil mean?
The name Rohil is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the predominant language of ancient India. The name likely emerged around the 2nd century BCE during the Maurya Empire, one of the largest and most influential empires in ancient India.
Rohil is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rohila," which means "mountaineer" or "someone from the mountainous region." It is thought that the name was initially given to people who lived in or came from the hilly regions of northern India, particularly the Himalayan foothills.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Rohil can be found in the Puranas, a vast collection of ancient Hindu texts that date back to the 3rd century CE. The Puranas contain stories, legends, and mythological accounts, some of which feature characters with the name Rohil.
In the 8th century CE, during the reign of the Pratihara dynasty in northern India, a ruler named Rohil Pratihara is mentioned in historical records. He was a powerful king who expanded the Pratihara Empire's territory and played a significant role in the region's political landscape.
Another notable figure with the name Rohil was Rohil Khan, a 16th-century Mughal governor who served under the reign of Akbar, one of the greatest emperors of the Mughal Empire. Rohil Khan was known for his military prowess and administrative skills, and he played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire.
In the 17th century, Rohil Singh was a renowned warrior and chieftain of the Rohilla Afghans, a Pashtun tribe that settled in the northern regions of India. He led his tribe in several battles against the Mughal Empire and established a semi-independent state in the region.
During the 18th century, Rohil Ram was a prominent figure in the Maratha Empire, serving as a military commander and advisor to the Peshwa, the prime minister of the empire. He was renowned for his strategic skills and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire's territories.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Rohil, but there are undoubtedly many more who have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions where this name originated and flourished.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rohil over time
The chart below shows babies named Rohil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rohil, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rohil 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 | #3346 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
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- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
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FAQ
Rohil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rohil in the UK right now?
In 2003, Rohil was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rohil most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Rohil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rohil?
A Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "ascending" or "rising".
How many people are called Rohil in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Rohil across the 3 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.