Girl · #15,152 in 2026

Roshani

Rushani is one of the Pamir languages spoken in Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Rushani is relatively closer to all Northern Pamiri languages sub-group whether it is Shughni, Yazgulami, Sarikuli or Oroshori sharing many grammatical and vocabulary similarity with all of them especially with Shughni and thus some linguists consider it a dialect of Shughni.

Current Rank
#15,152
Peak Rank
#8,734 (1992)
Total Babies
45
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1988
First Year
2006
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#8734
Peak Rank
45
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Roshani

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rushani is one of the Pamir languages spoken in Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Rushani is relatively closer to all Northern Pamiri languages sub-group whether it is Shughni, Yazgulami, Sarikuli or Oroshori sharing many grammatical and vocabulary similarity with all of them especially with Shughni and thus some linguists consider it a dialect of Shughni.

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The Story of Roshani

Roshani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 9 Roshanis were born — ranking #8,734 that year. As of 2026, Roshani ranks #15,152 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Roshanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Roshani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Roshani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roshani

What does the name Roshani mean?
Rushani is one of the Pamir languages spoken in Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Rushani is relatively closer to all Northern Pamiri languages sub-group whether it is Shughni, Yazgulami, Sarikuli or Oroshori sharing many grammatical and vocabulary similarity with all of them especially with Shughni and thus some linguists consider it a dialect of Shughni.
How popular is Roshani in 2026?
In 2026, Roshani ranks #15,152 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Roshani most popular?
Roshani reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #8,734 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Roshani a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Roshani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Roshani?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roshani include Silvina, Katheline, Elisabel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Roshani

Roshani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Roshani's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #8,734. Use the chart and map above to compare Roshani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.