Raniya
Every Raniya since 1999 — 1,597 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raniya
Raniya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,439 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 1,597 American babies have been named Raniya. Its peak came in 2008, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Raniya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raniya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,439 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,948 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,898 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,945 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,865 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,897 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,158 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,724 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3,376 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,856 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,127 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,677 |
| 2013 | 81 | #2,299 |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,396 |
| 2011 | 93 | #2,085 |
| 2010 | 94 | #2,114 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,837 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1,822 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,936 |
| 2006 | 85 | #2,261 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,402 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,472 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,870 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,785 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,416 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,630 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raniya in 2025?
Raniya ranked #4,439 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raniya?
1,597 babies have been named Raniya in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raniya most popular?
Raniya peaked in 2008, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Raniya a boy or girl name?
Raniya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raniya rising or falling?
Raniya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.