Rooh
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 17 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Rooh, you're looking at a name that fewer than 17 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Rooh a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Rooh ranks #13150 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Rooh is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic word meaning 'soul' or 'spirit.' In Islamic tradition, the soul is a sacred divine gift, making Rooh a name of deep spiritual significance across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities.
Simple and profound, Rooh is a name that carries everything it needs in just four letters — pure, essential, and beautifully meaningful.
EtymologyShow more
In the American context, Rooh is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2022–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Rooh is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #13150), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rooh has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | — |
The Story of Rooh
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Rooh is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Rooh are most likely born between 2022 and 2024.
How rare is Rooh?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Rooh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2022, peaked in the 2020s with 17 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2022–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #13150 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17115 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17273 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rooh a boy's or girl's name?
When was Rooh most popular?
How popular is the name Rooh?
Explore More
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2022–2024