What is the origin of the name Raniah?

Raniah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Raniah?

Raniah is currently ranked #11881 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Raniah?

Raniah is pronounced RAH-nee-uh.

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GirlArabic

Raniah

RAH-nee-uh

Popularity

#11881

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

394

Peak Year

#33 in 2008

First Recorded

2000

Style

Soft & Gentle, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Raniah is a feminine given name derived from Arabic 'Raniyah', meaning 'gazing' or 'looking'. It can also be related to the name Rania, meaning 'queen'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Rani Rania

Spelling Variations

Rania Ranee Ranyah

Similar Names

Rania Regina Queen Victoria

Personality Traits

ObservantRegalThoughtfulElegant

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