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Rana

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAH-nah /ˈrɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Rajput/Sanskrit rana, 'a king; a sovereign; a warrior-prince' (a royal title); also an Arabic feminine name ('to gaze; eye-catching'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A king; a warrior-prince: Rana is a Rajput royal title. Crisp, regal, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'RAH-nah').
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Origin LowSanskrit, Rajput
MeaningFrom the Rajput/Sanskrit rana, 'a king; a sovereign; a warrior-prince' (a royal title); also an Arabic feminine name ('to gaze; eye-catching'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6715 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 164

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019742024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rana comes from the Rajput/Sanskrit rana, 'a king; a sovereign; a warrior-prince' — a royal title borne by Rajput and Nepali rulers. It is also an Arabic feminine name, 'to gaze; eye-catching' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, regal name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare for boys, a-king-and-a-warrior-prince at the (Rajput) root, and regal.

Did you know? Rana means 'a king; a sovereign; a warrior-prince' as a Rajput royal title (and is also an Arabic feminine name, 'to gaze; eye-catching') — a crisp, regal name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered; said 'RAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Rana — routes layered

Variations

RannaRane

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rana mean?

Rana is a Rajput/Sanskrit royal title, 'a king; a warrior-prince'; it is also an Arabic feminine name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rana?

It's said RAH-nah /ˈrɑ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rana a boy or girl name?

Rana is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name (as a Rajput title).

How popular is Rana?

Rana is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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