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Urania

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Pronounced yoo-RAY-nee-ah /juˈreɪ.ni.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek ourania, 'heavenly; of the heavens/sky' (from Ouranos, the sky); the Muse of astronomy; we note the MuseLow

In 30 seconds: Heavenly; of the heavens: Urania is the Greek Muse of astronomy. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoo-RAY-nee-ah'). We note the Muse.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek ourania, 'heavenly; of the heavens/sky' (from Ouranos, the sky); the Muse of astronomy; we note the Muse
U.S. rank (2023)#17406 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192618912023

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

Urania comes from the Greek ourania, 'heavenly; of the heavens/sky' (from Ouranos, the sky); the Muse of astronomy (we note the Muse). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yoo-RAY-nee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (one of the nine Muses; linked to Uranus). Rare, heavenly at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Urania is 'heavenly; of the heavens' in Greek (from Ouranos, the sky) — the Muse of astronomy — a lyrical, storied name (we note the Muse; said 'yoo-RAY-nee-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Urania — Greek mythology; Muse

Variations

OuraniaUranie

Nicknames

Rani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Urania mean?

Urania is Greek for 'heavenly; of the heavens' (from Ouranos); the Muse of astronomy. We note the Muse.

How do you pronounce Urania?

It's said yoo-RAY-nee-ah /juˈreɪ.ni.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Urania a boy or girl name?

Urania is a girl's name.

How popular is Urania?

Urania is a very rare name in the U.S.

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