Rania
Rania is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Delightful, looking closely, or gazing.
Origin and history
Rania is a female name of Arabic origin meaning 'gazing' or 'delightful'. It is widely used across the Middle East, North Africa, and among international communities. In the United States, it remains a charming and relatively uncommon choice with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,135 babies in the United States have been named Rania since 1880. It ranks #3174 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1628.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.5 %)
- NY (20.5 %)
- TX (14 %)
- FL (10.8 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 176 |
| 1980-1990 | 264 |
| 1990-2000 | 298 |
| 2000-2010 | 871 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,024 |
| 2020-2029 | 473 |
Famous people named Rania
- Rania Al-Abdullah: Queen Consort, Advocate
- Rania Youssef: Actress
Fun facts
- Queen Rania of Jordan has helped raise international awareness of the name in modern times.
- The name derives from the Arabic verb 'rana', which means to gaze fondly or intently at something beautiful.