UK girl's name
Roshni
A Hindi/Urdu feminine name meaning "light, bright, brilliant".
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.
Roshni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Roshni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 45 births.
This profile covers 480 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 18% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 477 living people in the UK are called Roshni. 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
- • Roshni ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 45 girls were registered as Roshni.
- • About 477 living people in the UK are estimated to have Roshni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3015
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
1997
45 births
Estimated living
477
2026
Meaning
What does Roshni mean?
The name Roshni originates from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. Roshni is derived from the Sanskrit word "roshni," meaning light or brightness. This name has its roots in the ancient Indian culture and philosophy, where light is often associated with knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment.
In Hindu mythology, Roshni is sometimes associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the embodiment of beauty, prosperity, and light. The name may have been used to honor and celebrate the divine feminine energy and the spiritual significance of light in Hindu traditions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Roshni can be traced back to ancient Indian scriptures and literature. For example, in the epic poem Mahabharata, one of the characters is named Roshni, a name that signifies her radiant and luminous personality.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Roshni. One of the most famous was Roshni Shah (1932-2020), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve the ancient dance forms of India. Another prominent figure was Roshni Suri (1927-2003), an Indian writer and poet who wrote extensively on themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
In the field of education, Roshni Nadar (born 1982) is a prominent figure. She is the chairperson of HCL Technologies, one of the largest IT companies in India, and has been recognized for her contributions to the technology industry and her philanthropic efforts in promoting education.
Roshni Vakharia (born 1982) is an Indian-American actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. Her name, which means "light" in Sanskrit, has become a symbol of her vibrant and radiant on-screen presence.
Roshni Kapoor (1957-2012) was an Indian social activist and philanthropist who dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting education in rural communities. Her name, which signifies enlightenment, reflected her commitment to spreading knowledge and uplifting those in need.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Roshni over time
The chart below shows babies named Roshni registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, 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 Roshni, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 45 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roshni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Roshni 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 | #3214 | 35 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2630 | 103 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1270 | 208 | 10 |
| 1990s | #734 | 134 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Roshni
- 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
Roshni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Roshni in the UK right now?
In 2024, Roshni was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Roshni most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 45 babies registered as Roshni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Roshni?
A Hindi/Urdu feminine name meaning "light, bright, brilliant".
How many people are called Roshni in the UK?
A total of 480 babies have been registered as Roshni across the 29 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.