How Many People Are Named Roshni?

Complete statistics for the name Roshni: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Roshni
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Roshni means 'light' in Sanskrit, making it a name that shines brightly among very rare female names. Only 1,011 people named Roshni live in the US today, which means 1 in 326,358 Americans have this beautiful name. The majority, 61%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~1,011
Living in US
1 in 326,358
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Inspiring Hopeful Energetic
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition, suggesting that people named Roshni might possess these qualities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

114,300
Worldwide Bearers
#9,006
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
98,137
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,124
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2,633
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1,431
🇺🇸 United States
1,213
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,051
🇫🇯 Fiji
1,007
🇬🇧 England
992
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
762
🇲🇺 Mauritius
626

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,011 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
626
Would be under 30 (61%)
401
Would be 30–60 (39%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,027 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Roshni Through the Generations

Roshni peaked in popularity in 1998 with 51 births, but its presence has been steadily declining since then. Today, there are 1,011 people named Roshni in the United States, with an average age of 27. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 626 individuals under 30 and 401 between 30 and 60, highlighting how this name is embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 102
New Jersey 92
New York 31
Illinois 25

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Roshni's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Roshni

How Many People Have the Name Roshni?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,011 people in the United States currently share the name Roshni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 326,358 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Roshni a Common or Rare Name?

Roshni is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Roshni Mean?

Roshni means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Roshni in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Roshni Most Popular?

The name Roshni reached peak popularity in 1998, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Roshni?

Approximately 1,011 people named Roshni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,027. That works out to roughly 1 in 326,358 Americans.

Is Roshni a rare name?

Roshni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 326,358 Americans has this name.

What does the name Roshni mean?

Roshni means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Roshni more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Roshni are male and 100% are female.

When was Roshni most popular?

Roshni peaked in 1998 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,011
All-Time Births1,027
1 in X1 in 326,358
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1998
World Rank#9,006
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.