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Rani Unisex

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAH-nee / /ˈrɑːni/

Sanskrit; Hebrew

Meaning

Sanskrit: queen; Hebrew: song

Historical & Cultural Background

In Sanskrit, 'Rani' means queen and is often used in Indian culture to denote royalty. The name has been popular in various regions of India and is associated with strength and leadership. In Hebrew, it can mean 'song' and is sometimes used in Jewish communities. The name has gained recognition in various cultures due to its melodic sound and positive connotations.

Trend Summary

The name Rani has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ranya
  • Ranee

International Variants

  • Rani (Hindi/India)
  • Ranit (Hebrew)

Famous people named Rani

Rani Mukerji is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.

Rani Padmini was a legendary queen in Indian history, celebrated for her beauty and bravery.

Fictional characters named Rani

Rani is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.

Rani is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Chronicles - India', representing a skilled warrior.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rani was first seen in the United States in 1946. Rani has ranked as high as #1078 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Oklahoma, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Rani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rani (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19467
19479
19487
19515
19545
19556
19565
195712
19589
19598
19605
19618
196216
19639
196417
196515
196614
196716
196821
196931
197038
197144
197242
197334
197436
197532
197629
197741
197838
197943
198037
198128
198239
198327
198415
198530
198622
198713
198821
198932
199032
199141
199228
199333
199444
199534
199635
199728
199824
199932
200036
200130
200227
200337
200422
200537
200627
200734
200834
200925
201021
201115
201227
201329
201429
201518
201625
201716
201819
201932
202036
202129
202226
202325
202426