Raniyah
Every Raniyah since 1990 — 2,185 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raniyah
Raniyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,923 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,185 American babies have been named Raniyah. Its peak came in 2010, when 144 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Raniyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raniyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,923 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,445 |
| 2023 | 56 | #3,008 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2,716 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,990 |
| 2020 | 80 | #2,253 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2,644 |
| 2018 | 84 | #2,213 |
| 2017 | 109 | #1,874 |
| 2016 | 104 | #1,939 |
| 2015 | 117 | #1,790 |
| 2014 | 122 | #1,724 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1,585 |
| 2012 | 124 | #1,697 |
| 2011 | 143 | #1,539 |
| 2010 | 144 | #1,555 |
| 2009 | 116 | #1,846 |
| 2008 | 129 | #1,730 |
| 2007 | 123 | #1,759 |
| 2006 | 86 | #2,246 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,518 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,164 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,716 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,625 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,558 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,073 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,649 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raniyah in 2025?
Raniyah ranked #2,923 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raniyah?
2,185 babies have been named Raniyah in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raniyah most popular?
Raniyah peaked in 2010, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Raniyah a boy or girl name?
Raniyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raniyah rising or falling?
Raniyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.