Roni
Roni is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My joy or my song.
Origin and history
Roni is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my joy' or 'my song'. While used internationally for both boys and girls, it remains a rare male name in the United States. It functions as both an independent given name and a affectionate diminutive of names like Ronald or Aaron.
Popularity in the United States
822 babies in the United States have been named Roni since 1880. It ranks #3854 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1855.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.2 %)
- NY (36.7 %)
- FL (5 %)
- TX (5 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 41 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 82 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 284 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Famous people named Roni
- Roni Horn: Artist, Sculptor
Fun facts
- In Hebrew, 'Ron' translates to joy or song, and the 'i' suffix adds the personal possessive pronoun meaning 'my'.
- While commonly used as a feminine name in some regions, Roni is used globally for both males and females.