Roni

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-nee /ˈroʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew roni, 'my joy; my song; rejoice!'; here for boys; used for both sexesMedium

In 30 seconds: My joy; my song: Roni is Hebrew for 'my joy; my song'. Bright, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'ROH-nee').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew roni, 'my joy; my song; rejoice!'; here for boys; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#5594 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 811

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roni comes from Hebrew roni, 'my joy; my song; rejoice!' (from ron, 'joy, a glad song'). A bright, joyful, lyrical name, used for both sexes in Israel, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'ROH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, my-joy-and-my-song at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Roni means 'my joy; my song; rejoice!' in Hebrew (from ron, 'joy, a song of joy') — a bright, joyful name, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'ROH-nee').

Overall data confidence 68%

References — Roni — etymology

Variations

RonRonnieRonen

Nicknames

Ron

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roni mean?

Roni is Hebrew for 'my joy; my song; rejoice!'.

How do you pronounce Roni?

It's said ROH-nee /ˈroʊ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roni a boy or girl name?

Roni is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Roni?

Roni is a rare name in the U.S.