UK boy's name
Ronit
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "joyful song" or "melody".
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.
Ronit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ronit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 10 births.
This profile covers 79 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2002 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Ronit. 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
- • Ronit ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 10 boys were registered as Ronit.
- • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ronit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
10 births
Estimated living
78
2026
Meaning
What does Ronit mean?
The name Ronit is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "ron," meaning "song" or "melody." It was first used as a name in ancient Israel and has been recorded in various historical texts and records.
The earliest known reference to the name Ronit can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a woman from the tribe of Judah. In the Book of Chronicles, there is a brief mention of a woman named Ronit who was part of the genealogy of the tribe.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ronit became more widely used among Jewish communities in Europe and the Middle East. One of the earliest recorded examples of a person with this name is Ronit ben Shlomo, a renowned Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Spain during the 11th century.
In the 13th century, a famous Kabbalist and mystic named Ronit ha-Levi authored several influential works on Jewish mysticism and philosophy. He was born in Catalonia, Spain, and his writings had a significant impact on the development of Kabbalah.
Another notable figure in history with the name Ronit was Ronit de Vidas, a renowned physician and philosopher who lived in the 14th century. She was born in Aragon, Spain, and her contributions to the field of medicine were widely recognized during her lifetime.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Ronit is Ronit Elkabetz, an Israeli actress, and filmmaker who was born in 1964. She has starred in numerous acclaimed films and has won several awards for her work, including the Ophir Award, which is considered the Israeli equivalent of the Academy Award.
Overall, the name Ronit has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly within the Jewish tradition. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, and it has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, from scholars and mystics to physicians and artists.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ronit over time
The chart below shows babies named Ronit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Ronit, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ronit 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 | #4555 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3723 | 34 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2801 | 38 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Ronit
- 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
Ronit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ronit in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ronit was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ronit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 10 babies registered as Ronit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ronit?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "joyful song" or "melody".
How many people are called Ronit in the UK?
A total of 79 babies have been registered as Ronit 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.