UK name, mostly boys
Ronak
A masculine Hindu name meaning "pure", "beautiful", or "brilliant".
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.
Ronak is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Ronak popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 13 births.
This profile covers 167 England and Wales registrations across 26 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 166 living people in the UK are called Ronak. 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
- • Ronak ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 13 boys were registered as Ronak.
- • About 166 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ronak as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 92.8% of Ronak registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2008
13 births
Estimated living
166
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Ronak
In England and Wales birth records, Ronak has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 92.8% of registrations are for boys and 7.2% 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.
Ronak registered for boys
- Ranked #3,523 in 2023
- 5 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2008 (13 births)
Ronak registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Ronak mean?
The name Ronak has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to the second millennium BCE. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, where Sanskrit was the dominant language of ancient India.
Ronak is derived from the Sanskrit word "ronak," which means "brightness" or "radiance." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who were seen as possessing a bright or radiant personality or appearance.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, the concept of "ronak" is often associated with the divine light or spiritual enlightenment. It is possible that the name Ronak was used to symbolize this connection with the spiritual realm.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronak can be found in the Puranic texts, which are ancient Hindu mythological writings. In these texts, Ronak is mentioned as the name of a minor character or deity associated with light and brightness.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ronak. One of the earliest known was Ronak Desai, an Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his works on Hindu philosophy and his contributions to the field of metaphysics.
Another prominent figure was Ronak Khan, a 13th-century poet and musician from the region of present-day Afghanistan. He is renowned for his compositions in the Persian language and his influence on the development of classical Indian music.
In the 16th century, Ronak Singh was a notable warrior and general in the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, located in present-day Rajasthan, India. He played a crucial role in the defense of the kingdom against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his valor and military strategy.
In more recent times, Ronak Desai was an Indian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Gujarati film industry in the 20th century. He is best known for his critically acclaimed films that explored social and cultural themes.
Ronak Chhabra is a contemporary Indian author and poet who has gained recognition for his works exploring themes of love, existentialism, and the human condition. His poetry collections have received critical acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ronak over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Ronak 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 Ronak, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronak by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ronak 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 | #4101 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3082 | 64 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2204 | 71 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1680 | 20 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ronak
- Ryan 68,692
- 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
Ronak: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ronak in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ronak was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Ronak most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 13 babies registered as Ronak in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ronak?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "pure", "beautiful", or "brilliant".
How many people are called Ronak in the UK?
A total of 167 babies have been registered as Ronak across the 26 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.