Asma vs Rania

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asma

Girl #1,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, elevated in status"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,813
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Asma →

Rania

Girl #1,999 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gazing with longing, looking admiringly"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,999
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Rania →

Popularity Comparison

Asma Rank #1,813
Rania Rank #1,999

Asma is more popular, ranked #1813 vs #1999 for Rania.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asma ___

  • Asma Noor
  • Asma Leila
  • Asma Fatima
  • Asma Zara
  • Asma Yasmin
  • Asma Samira

Rania ___

  • Rania Layla
  • Rania Noor
  • Rania Yasmine
  • Rania Sara
  • Rania Leila
  • Rania Amira

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asma

Ahmad Yasmin Ibrahim Nadia Omar

If you choose Rania

Layla Nadia Kareem Omar Yasmine

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asma or Rania more popular?

Asma is more popular, ranked #1813 compared to Rania at #1999 in the United States.

What do Asma and Rania mean?

Asma means "exalted, elevated in status" (Arabic origin). Rania means "gazing with longing, looking admiringly" (Arabic origin).

Are Asma and Rania boy or girl names?

Asma is primarily a girl name. Rania is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Rania vs Asma Asma vs Addalyn Asma vs Irie Asma vs Brinlee Asma vs Johana
← Full profile: Asma ← Full profile: Rania Browse all baby names