Rohi
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "beautiful" or "pleasant".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Rohi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rohi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rohi births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rohi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rohi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,756
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Rohi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rohi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rohi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rohi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rohi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rohi
The name Rohi is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages and the root of many modern Indian languages. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rohi," which means "ascending" or "rising." It is often associated with the Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity, Lakshmi.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, the name Rohi is sometimes used as an epithet for Lakshmi, symbolizing her ability to bestow wealth and success upon her devotees. The name is also found in some classical Indian literature, where it is used as a name for female characters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rohi can be found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Indian epic poem dating back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, Rohi is mentioned as the name of a daughter of the sage Prajapati.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rohi. One of the most famous was Rohi Siddiqui, a renowned Sufi poet and mystic who lived in the 16th century in the region of modern-day Pakistan. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love and devotion to the divine, continue to be widely celebrated in the Sufi tradition.
Another notable figure was Rohi Arjan, a Sikh warrior and military commander who lived in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in defending the Sikh community during the tumultuous times of the Mughal Empire and is revered for his bravery and leadership.
In the 18th century, Rohi Bai was a celebrated classical Indian dancer and courtesan, known for her mastery of the Kathak dance form. Her performances were widely acclaimed, and she is credited with contributing to the preservation and popularization of the art form.
More recently, in the 20th century, Rohi Kapoor was an Indian actress who appeared in several Bollywood films in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters on the silver screen.
Rohi Narain was an Indian politician and social activist who served as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian parliament) in the late 20th century. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in rural communities.
People
Rohi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rohi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rohi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rohi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rohi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Rohi a common name?
We classify Rohi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rohi most popular?
The single biggest year for Rohi was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rohi is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rohi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rohi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rohi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rohi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rohi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rohi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Rohi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.