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Rania
Pronounced RA-nee-ya /ΛraΛ.ni.ja/Medium
Meaning: To gaze, to look intentlyMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
The record gives Rania the sense of gazing or looking intently, set in the Arabic tradition. Its variations Raniya and Ranya reflect the usual range of transliterations from Arabic script. Queen Rania of Jordan, a prominent advocate for education and health, has made it internationally familiar.
Three liquid syllables give it an elegant, flowing sound that travels well beyond Arabic-speaking regions. The Raniya and Ranya spellings show how flexibly the name moves between writing systems.
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Rania of Jordan (b. 1970)Queen of Jordan as the wife of King Abdullah II; prominent advocate for education, health and cross-cultural dialogue.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Rania mean?
Rania is usually explained as meaning 'to gaze, to look intently' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.
How do you pronounce Rania?
It's commonly said RA-nee-ya /ΛraΛ.ni.ja/.
Is Rania a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Rania is used as a girl name.
How popular is Rania?
In 2024, Rania ranked #2001 in the U.S. for girls, with 98 births recorded.