Rana vs Rawan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rana

Girl #3,704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, pleasing to the eye"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Persian Turkish Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,704
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Rawan

Girl #3,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, loveliness, graceful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,844
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rawa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rana Rank #3,704
Rawan Rank #3,844

Rana is more popular, ranked #3704 vs #3844 for Rawan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rana ___

  • Rana Sofia
  • Rana Noor
  • Rana Leila
  • Rana Yasmine
  • Rana Amira
  • Rana Zara

Rawan ___

  • Rawan Nour
  • Rawan Sara
  • Rawan Layla
  • Rawan Hana
  • Rawan Dina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rana

Layla Nadia Cyrus Zara Tariq

If you choose Rawan

Nadia Layla Yasmin Omar Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rana or Rawan more popular?

Rana is more popular, ranked #3704 compared to Rawan at #3844 in the United States.

What do Rana and Rawan mean?

Rana means "beautiful, pleasing to the eye" (Arabic origin). Rawan means "beauty, loveliness, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Rana and Rawan boy or girl names?

Rana is primarily a girl name. Rawan is primarily a girl name.

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