Roni
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Masterless samurai, wanderer
Origin: Japanese
Popularity: Ranked #6503 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ronin. Shares the meaning 'Masterless samurai, wanderer.'
Similar names: ronin, ronit, roniyah, roi, ron, ronni, ronnie, ronny
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Roni? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Roni, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Roni
What does the name Roni mean?
Roni means “Masterless samurai, wanderer” from Japanese roots.
What is the origin of the name Roni?
Roni has Japanese origin. The traditional meaning is “Masterless samurai, wanderer”.
How popular is Roni?
Roni ranked #6325 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Roni most popular?
Roni peaked in 1955 with 295 babies registered that year.
Is Roni a boy or girl name?
Roni is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 15% of Ronis are boys and 85% are girls.
Is the name Roni rising or falling in popularity?
Roni has fallen 1005 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5320 in 2020 to #6325 in 2025.
How long has Roni been recorded?
Roni appears in birth records across 87 years — from 1939 through 2025.