Urania
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Urania first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 148 babies have been named Urania in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Urania is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,096 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,096
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Urania
Urania is a girl name .
Urania is currently ranked #71,096 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Urania include Ura, Uran, Urany, Uranie, Ury, Urie, and Urakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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