UK girl's name
Saloni
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful woman" or "one with beautiful eyes".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saloni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Saloni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3514, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 71 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 71 living people in the UK are called Saloni. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saloni ranked #3514 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Saloni.
- • About 71 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saloni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3514
2014
Births in 2014
6
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
71
2026
Meaning
What does Saloni mean?
The name Saloni has its roots in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the word "Shaloni," which means "having beautifully arched eyebrows." The name Saloni is believed to have originated during the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Saloni can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In the epic, Saloni is mentioned as the name of a beautiful princess.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Saloni was Saloni, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 8th century CE in India. She is credited with writing several literary works, including the influential treatise on poetics, "Kavyalankara."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Saloni. One such figure was Saloni Naidu (1888-1936), an Indian poet and political activist who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was known for her passionate writings and her association with prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.
Another notable Saloni was Saloni Devi (1920-2008), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the Kathak dance form and was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1975.
In more recent times, Saloni Lutra (born 1981) is a renowned Indian filmmaker and writer known for her thought-provoking works that explore societal issues. Her debut feature film, "Chalo Paltai" (2011), received critical acclaim and several international awards.
Saloni Daini (born 1988) is an Indian model and actress who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. Her striking features and versatile acting abilities have earned her a dedicated following in the entertainment industry.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Saloni, a name that carries a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the ancient Sanskrit language and Indian literature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saloni over time
The chart below shows babies named Saloni registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saloni, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2014, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saloni by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saloni 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4425 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3835 | 37 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3481 | 15 | 4 |
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FAQ
Saloni: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saloni in the UK right now?
In 2014, Saloni was ranked #3514 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Saloni most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Saloni in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saloni?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful woman" or "one with beautiful eyes".
How many people are called Saloni in the UK?
A total of 71 babies have been registered as Saloni 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.