US Popularity:4513
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Sanskrit, Hebrew
Meaning:Gazing, looking at; Heavenly one; Queen; Joyful
Rania is a feminine name inspired by Greek and Arabic roots. As a Greek name, Rania sits amongst the gods as a short form of Urania, meaning “heavenly one.” Rania’s Arabic origins link it to Raniya and Raniyah, from rana, meaning “gazing” or “looking at” for the baby who finds beauty in every moment. It may also be a form of Rani, which means "queen" in Sanskrit and "joyful" in Hebrew. Rania inspires imagery of a divine being curiously exploring the world and taking in everything their eyes possibly can—perfectly matching your little one’s curious nature.

Rania Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rania is currently #1902 on The Bump
Girl:Rania is currently #850 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rania is currently #4513 in U.S. births
Girl:Rania is currently #1589 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4513
in 2022
- 513
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Rania, October 2022

  • Behind the Name, Raniya, November 2019

  • Name Doctor, Urania

  • Arabic Names, Raniya

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 257, 258, 304

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