UK name, mostly girls
Roop
A Hindu feminine name meaning "form", "beauty" or "visage".
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 29 boys.
Roop is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Roop popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 10 births.
This profile covers 92 England and Wales registrations across 17 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.
Roop is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 92 living people in the UK are called Roop. 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
- • Roop ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 10 girls were registered as Roop.
- • Roop is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 92 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roop as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 76.0% of Roop registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2574
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2024
10 births
Estimated living
92
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Roop
In England and Wales birth records, Roop has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 24.0% of registrations are for boys and 76.0% 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.
Roop registered for boys
- Ranked #3,523 in 2023
- 5 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Roop registered for girls
- Ranked #2,574 in 2024
- 10 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (10 births)
Meaning
What does Roop mean?
The name Roop has its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rupa," which means "form," "shape," or "beauty." The name is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE.
The name Roop is found in various Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas and the Puranas. In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered Hindu texts, the word "rupa" is used to describe the divine form or manifestation of the Supreme Being.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roop can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The epic mentions a character named Rupa, who was a skilled architect and a builder of the city of Dwaraka.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Roop. One such person was Roop Kanwar (1623-1633), a Rajput princess who became a symbol of the practice of Sati (widow immolation) in India. Her tragic death sparked widespread debates and eventually led to the abolition of the practice.
Another notable figure was Roop Singh (1796-1858), a Sikh warrior and ruler of the princely state of Baghat in present-day Himachal Pradesh, India. He was known for his bravery and military prowess during the Anglo-Sikh Wars.
In the realm of arts and culture, Roop Kumar Rathod (1954-2022) was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and composer. He was a recipient of numerous awards, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Roop Lal (1875-1946) was an Indian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He served as the president of the Indian National Congress and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
Roop Nath Kapoor (1901-1988), better known as Nath Ji, was a renowned Indian spiritual leader and founder of the Vishwa Dharma Parishad, a global organization dedicated to promoting interfaith understanding and world peace.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Roop throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural significance and enduring legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roop over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Roop in England and Wales, 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 Roop, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roop by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roop 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 | #4133 | 29 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4078 | 54 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3696 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Roop
- 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
Roop: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roop in the UK right now?
In 2024, Roop was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Roop most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 10 babies registered as Roop in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roop?
A Hindu feminine name meaning "form", "beauty" or "visage".
How many people are called Roop in the UK?
A total of 92 babies have been registered as Roop across the 17 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.