UK girl's name
Roohi
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "soul" or "spirit".
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.
Roohi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Roohi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2015 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.
Roohi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Roohi. 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
- • Roohi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 girls were registered as Roohi.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roohi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Roohi mean?
The name Roohi is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. One possible etymology suggests that the name is derived from the Persian word "ruh," meaning "soul" or "spirit," indicating a connection to the spiritual realm or the essence of life.
Another theory traces the name's origins to the Arabic word "rawha," which translates to "garden" or "paradise." This association could signify beauty, serenity, and a connection with nature. The name's spelling variations, such as Ruhi and Rohi, further reinforce its Persian and Arabic roots.
Historically, the name Roohi has been mentioned in various Persian literary works and poetry, indicating its longstanding presence in the region's cultural fabric. One notable example is the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi, whose full name was Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, and whose poetry often explored themes of spirituality and love.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Roohi is not widely documented, but its root words, such as "ruh" and "rawha," hold significant meaning in Islamic traditions, representing the spiritual essence and the idea of paradise, respectively.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Roohi:
1. Roohi Banu (1668-1719), an Indian princess and the daughter of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. 2. Roohi Safavi (1915-1999), an Iranian painter and sculptor known for her contributions to modern Iranian art. 3. Roohi Sayed (1927-2014), an Indian poet and writer who wrote in the Urdu language and received numerous literary awards. 4. Roohi Reazat (born 1941), a Pakistani classical singer and musicologist, recognized for her expertise in the traditional music of South Asia. 5. Roohi Bano (born 1957), an Indian politician and former member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Roohi throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roohi over time
The chart below shows babies named Roohi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 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 Roohi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roohi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roohi 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 | #5341 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Roohi
- 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
Roohi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roohi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Roohi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Roohi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Roohi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roohi?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "soul" or "spirit".
How many people are called Roohi in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Roohi across the 4 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.