Declining since 1999, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Roshni since 1974
Babies named Roshni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 178 |
| 1990s | 299 |
| 2000s | 327 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Roshni, meaning 'light' or 'radiance', entered U.S. naming records in 1974, reflecting immigration patterns from South Asia. Its peak came in 1998, when it reached its highest rank of 11,932. Since 1999, however, usage has been falling, with the name currently given to roughly 1 in 229,610 newborn girls in 2023. Though never common on a national scale, Roshni maintains consistent cultural resonance within Indian and Pakistani communities in the United States, where it carries a bright, uplifting meaning that transcends linguistic boundaries.
Roshni is derived from the Sanskrit word 'roshni' (रोशनी), meaning 'light, brightness, or radiance'. The name has been widely used in South Asia, particularly in India, Nepal, and among the diaspora, and is common in both Hindu and Muslim communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roshi, Roshu, Rosh
Variants: Roshini, Roshnii, Roshnee
Sibling names for Roshni
Names that share Roshni's style, for a brother or sister.
