Rani
boy nameRani entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #4791 in 1995, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#4791
peak (1995)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4842 |
| 1980s | #6226 |
| 1990s | #7248 |
| 2000s | #8894 |
| 2010s | #9414 |
| 2020s | #9697 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Rani are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rani alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rani in 2025?
- Rani is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rani most popular?
- Rani peaked in 1995, reaching #4791 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rani with classmates?
- Rani will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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