Rani vs Samar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rani

Girl #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"queen, princess"

Origin: Sanskrit rājñī

Cultural Roots

Hindi Sanskrit Indian South Asian Bengali Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,111
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ran

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rani Rank #5,111
Samar Rank #2,297

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 vs #5111 for Rani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rani ___

  • Rani Devi
  • Rani Priya
  • Rani Lakshmi
  • Rani Sunita
  • Rani Padma
  • Rani Maya

Samar ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rani

Raja Priya Ananya Kavya Devi

If you choose Samar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rani or Samar more popular?

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 compared to Rani at #5111 in the United States.

What do Rani and Samar mean?

Rani means "queen, princess" (Sanskrit rājñī origin).

Are Rani and Samar boy or girl names?

Rani is primarily a girl name. Samar is primarily a boy name.

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