Rani
Rani: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rani
- A female given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
From Sanskrit राज्ञी (rājñī, “a queen, princess, the wife of a king”), through Hindi रानी (rānī).
How popular is Rani?
Since 1880, 1,911 girls and 215 boys in the U.S. have been named Rani (90% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1959 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #5051 in 1995. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rani
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Sanskrit unisex names
Sibling name ideas for Rani
Sister and brother names that share Rani's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rani FAQ
What does the name Rani mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit राज्ञी (rājñī, “a queen, princess, the wife of a king”), through Hindi रानी (rānī).
What is the origin of the name Rani?
Rani is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Rani?
Since 1880, 1,911 girls and 215 boys in the U.S. have been named Rani (90% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1959 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #5051 in 1995. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rani a boy or girl name?
Rani is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,911 girls and 215 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.