Declining since 2006, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Ronak since 1978
Babies named Ronak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 165 |
| 1990s | 254 |
| 2000s | 309 |
| 2010s | 149 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Ronak is a name of Persian origin meaning light or brightness, reflecting the poetic tradition of classical Persian literature. In the United States, the name first appeared on the Social Security records in 1978 but has remained exceptionally rare. Its peak popularity came in 2007, though even then it was given to only a small number of boys annually. Since 2006, usage has been in a slow decline, and in 2025 it ranked 9714, with approximately 1 in every 244,011 male births receiving the name. The name remains virtually absent from any state-level popularity lists. Parents drawn to Ronak often appreciate its soft sound and luminous meaning, as well as its cultural resonance within Persian and South Asian communities.
Ronak derives from Persian رونق (ronaq), meaning 'luster, brightness, splendor.' Originally a literary term in classical Persian poetry, it gained modern use as a masculine given name across Iran and the broader Persian-influenced world. Its adoption in South Asia is likely tied to the Persian cultural legacy of the Mughal period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Roni
Variants: Ronaq, Runaq
Sibling names for Ronak
Names that share Ronak's style, for a brother or sister.
