Raniah
Every Raniah since 2000 — 401 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raniah
Raniah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,538 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 401 American babies have been named Raniah. Its peak came in 2008, when 33 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 Raniah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raniah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,538 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,920 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,534 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,942 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,406 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,185 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,508 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,678 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,769 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,343 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,236 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,481 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,074 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,892 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,580 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,345 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,621 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,781 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,779 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,417 |
| 2004 | 17 | #7,025 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,127 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,068 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,224 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,828 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raniah in 2025?
Raniah ranked #14,538 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raniah?
401 babies have been named Raniah in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raniah most popular?
Raniah peaked in 2008, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Raniah a boy or girl name?
Raniah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raniah rising or falling?
Raniah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.