The nameRania

Rania is an Arabic girl's name meaning "gazing, queenly". It is borne by Queen Rania of Jordan.

Meaning

Rania comes from the Arabic rana, "to gaze".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Rania reached 624th in 2017.

Famous people named Rania

Popularity of the name Rania

Rania in the United States

1997thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2006peak year (128 births)
3,068babies named Rania in the United States since 1880
064128 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Rania was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,024 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Rania. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Rania in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 82 births a year on average, against 98 in the five years before.

Rania in the United Kingdom

850thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2017peak year (67 births)
1,150babies named Rania in the United Kingdom since 1997
03467 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Rania was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 548 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Rania. Half of all babies named Rania in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 43 births a year on average, against 55 in the five years before.

Rania in France

508thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2005peak year (415 births)
7,705babies named Rania in France since 1900
0208415 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Rania in Belgium

416thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2006peak year (173 births)
2,664babies named Rania in Belgium since 1995
087173 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Rania

Names from the same generation as Rania, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

How many people are named Rania? See the counter → · What would your name be in 1950? · Name origin quiz

Compare Rania with another name

Meaning, origin and popularity of Rania side by side with the name of your choice.

Rania in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rania mean?

Rania comes from the Arabic rana, "to gaze".

What is the origin of the name Rania?

Arabic.

Is Rania a girl's or a boy's name?

Rania is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Rania?

In 2024, Rania was the 1997th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 98 births.

What are the variants of the name Rania?

Variants and related names of Rania include Ranya.

What are good sibling names for Rania?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Farah, Nour, Samia and Safia for a sister, Adel, Sami, Faris and Saïd for a brother.

Who are famous people named Rania?

Queen Rania of Jordan.