UK girl's name
Rohini
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the red one" or "rising sun".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rohini is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rohini popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 8 births.
This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Rohini. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rohini ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 8 girls were registered as Rohini.
- • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rohini as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
8 births
Estimated living
68
2026
Meaning
What does Rohini mean?
The name Rohini has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as a root for many modern languages of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rohini" which means "the rising one" or "the ascending one." It is also associated with the Sanskrit word "Rohi," meaning "the red one" or "the bright one."
In Hindu mythology, Rohini is the name of an asterism or a group of stars in the lunar mansions. It is believed to be the most auspicious constellation in the Hindu tradition and is associated with fertility, growth, and prosperity. The name Rohini is also mentioned in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohini dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the Aitareya Brahmana, an ancient Sanskrit text that is part of the Rigveda. The name gained popularity in ancient India and was borne by several notable figures throughout history.
One such figure was Rohini, a legendary Hindu princess and the wife of the sage Vasishtha. She is mentioned in the Ramayana and is known for her devotion and purity.
Another historical figure named Rohini was a 7th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of algebra. She is credited with introducing the concept of "zero" to the modern world.
In the 9th century, there was a Hindu philosopher and scholar named Rohini who wrote extensively on the Upanishads and the Vedanta philosophy.
Rohini was also the name of a 12th-century Indian poetess and writer who authored several works in Sanskrit and Prakrit languages. Her poetry was renowned for its lyrical beauty and depth of emotion.
In the 16th century, there was a Rajput princess named Rohini who was known for her bravery and military skills. She played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against invaders.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Rohini, a name deeply rooted in Indian culture and tradition, and associated with celestial bodies, wisdom, and strength.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rohini over time
The chart below shows babies named Rohini registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rohini, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohini by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rohini 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 | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4383 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4404 | 32 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2485 | 24 | 4 |
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- 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
Rohini: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rohini in the UK right now?
In 2023, Rohini was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rohini most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 8 babies registered as Rohini in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rohini?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the red one" or "rising sun".
How many people are called Rohini in the UK?
A total of 68 babies have been registered as Rohini across the 16 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.