Iman vs Rania

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Rania Rank #1,999

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #1999 for Rania.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

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 Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Rania

Layla Nadia Kareem Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Rania more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Rania at #1999 in the United States.

What do Iman and Rania mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Rania means "gazing with longing, looking admiringly" (Arabic origin).

Are Iman and Rania boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Rania is primarily a girl name.

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