Rana
Rana is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
To gaze, look at, or be eye-catching.
Origin and history
Rana is a name of Arabic origin that translates to 'gazing' or 'eye-catching'. In Sanskrit traditions, it is closely related to noble titles, though its primary usage as a female given name in the United States stems from Arabic etymology. It remains a moderately soft, recognizable, yet uncommon choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,553 babies in the United States have been named Rana since 1880. It ranks #2594 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1794.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.6 %)
- NY (19.1 %)
- MI (16.8 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 169 |
| 1960-1970 | 432 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,036 |
| 1980-1990 | 745 |
| 1990-2000 | 658 |
| 2000-2010 | 596 |
| 2010-2019 | 526 |
| 2020-2029 | 307 |
Famous people named Rana
- Rana Hussein: Public Figure
Fun facts
- While used predominantly as a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'to gaze', Rana also exists as a royal title or masculine name in South Asian contexts.
- Rana has seen consistent, moderate usage in the United States, given to thousands of girls over the past several decades.