Rania
Rania first appears in US records in 1963. It peaked in 2006, when 128 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 65.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rania popular?
Declining Rania is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 473 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,024 | |
| 2000s | 871 | |
| 1990s | 298 | |
| 1980s | 264 | |
| 1970s | 176 | |
| 1960s | 29 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Rania mean?
Rania (رانية, raniya) derives from the root r-n-w and means 'gazing, looking intently', often with a sense of admiring or longing contemplation. It is widely known today through Queen Rania of Jordan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rania mean?
Rania means Gazing intently; beholding. Rania (رانية, raniya) derives from the root r-n-w and means 'gazing, looking intently', often with a sense of admiring or longing contemplation. It is widely known today through Queen Rania of Jordan.
What is the origin of the name Rania?
Rania is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Rania?
Rania is pronounced “RAH-nee-ah.”
Is Rania a boy or a girl name?
Rania is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Rania a popular name right now?
Rania is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Rania?
In 2025, Rania ranked #2682 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rania most popular?
Rania was most popular in 2006, when about 128 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Rania?
Names similar to Rania include Huda, Sumaya, Hiba, Farah, Iman.
What names go well with Rania?
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