Holding steady.
Popularity of Ranee since 1929
Babies named Ranee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 220 |
| 1960s | 327 |
| 1970s | 467 |
| 1980s | 169 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ranee is a variant spelling of Rani, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'queen'. First recorded in the U.S. in 1929, it reached its peak popularity in 1971 but has never entered the top 1000 ranks, remaining a rare but steady choice. As a feminine name derived from a royal title, Ranee shares linguistic roots with other names like Rani and Raj, and its usage reflects cultural appreciation for Indian names in English-speaking countries.
Ranee is a variant spelling of Rani, which derives from Sanskrit राज्ञी (rājñī) meaning 'queen'. The name has been used in India and among the Indian diaspora, often as a given name or part of compound names. It gained some popularity in English-speaking countries as an exotic alternative to Queen or Regina.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rani, Nee
Sibling names for Ranee
Names that share Ranee's style, for a brother or sister.
