Raney
Pronunciation: [ r-AYN-ee ]
Raney is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,293 in the US, popular nicknames include Ran, Ray, and Ranie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Raney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 342 babies have been named Raney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raney is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,293 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,293
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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Raney is also used as a boy name, ranked #14976.
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About the Name Raney
Raney is a girl name .
Is Raney a boy or girl name? Raney is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,293 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,976. Raney is more commonly used as a girl name.
Raney is currently ranked #13,293 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raney include Ran, Ray, and Ranie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis