unisex name · in the US
Rani
RAH-nee (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 2,787
Rani is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 80% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 31 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Rani is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 1979, when 50 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 106,952 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1946.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rani Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 152 |
| 1970s | 384 |
| 1980s | 291 |
| 1990s | 374 |
| 2000s | 378 |
| 2010s | 279 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 195 |
How Popular Is Rani?
In 2025, Rani was given to 31 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Rani Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rani
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rani Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rani over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Rani is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 86% girls · 308 babies
- England & Wales Girls' 100% girls · 103 babies
- France Both 28% girls · 90 babies
How to Say Rani
- Hindi RAH-nee
Sibling Names for Rani
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rani — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rani
How popular is the name Rani?
In 2025, Rani was given to 31 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Rani a girl's or a boy's name?
Rani is used for both girls and boys. About 80% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Rani?
Rani has 2 syllables.
When was Rani most popular?
Rani peaked in 1979, when 50 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Rani a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rani currently ranks #1,510 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.