Rohit
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rohit: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2007.
Rohit is a vibrant and popular name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “the red one” or “the first rays of the sun,” often linked to the reddish hues of dawn. In Hindu tradition, it is another name for the planet Mars and the deity Skanda. The most famous bearer is Rohit Sharma, the celebrated Indian cricketer and former captain, known for his record-breaking batting in one-day internationals. There are no strong place connections in Scotland, but the name shares its root with the colour “red” in many Indian languages. A notable variant is Rohith, while the name enjoys widespread modern use across the Indian diaspora, making it a familiar and warm choice in multicultural Scotland.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20073 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #5953 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y