Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ourania since 1963
Babies named Ourania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Ourania is a rare Greek name with celestial roots, connecting to the muse of astronomy. It has never been common in the United States, with its peak usage in 1976, when it ranked 14,942. The name remains consistently rare, with a stable trajectory and no recorded usage in any top states. Its one-in-321,453 frequency in 2025 underscores its uncommon status, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive mythological name.
Ourania is the feminine form of the Greek name Ouranios, derived from ouranos meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'. In Greek mythology, Ourania was one of the nine Muses, the muse of astronomy and celestial objects. The name has been used in Greece since antiquity and appears in the Eastern Orthodox tradition as well.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rania
Variants: Urania
Sibling names for Ourania
Names that share Ourania's style, for a brother or sister.
