Holding steady.
Popularity of Urania since 1891
Babies named Urania per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Urania's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Urania is a name of Greek origin meaning 'heavenly,' drawn from Greek mythology as the Muse of astronomy. In the United States, the name first appeared in official records in 1891, which remains its peak year, though it has never entered the top 1000. According to Social Security data, the name has shown very low and stable usage over the decades, with its trajectory classified as 'stable' and no recorded top states where it has been notably popular. Despite its mythological prestige, Urania has remained exceptionally rare, likely due to its strong association with astronomy and its somewhat formal sound. It offers a distinctive choice for parents interested in mythological names, evoking the heavens and the arts.
Urania is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ourania, derived from ouranios meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'. In Greek mythology, Urania was one of the nine Muses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, specifically the Muse of astronomy and celestial bodies. The name was also used as an epithet for Aphrodite, emphasizing her spiritual aspect. It has been used infrequently as a given name since the Renaissance, particularly in Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rania, Nia, Ura
Sibling names for Urania
Names that share Urania's style, for a brother or sister.
