Rana
Boy / Girl name · 34 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rana: 34 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 4 births in 2015.
The name Rana is a multi-faceted choice with several distinct origins. Most commonly for English and Scottish speakers, it derives from Arabic, meaning "to gaze" or to look with admiration, related to delight and beauty; it also exists as a short form of the Latin name Svetlana in Slavic cultures, and in Sanskrit means "delightful" or "jewel". Famous bearers include Rana Daggubati, the celebrated Indian actor known for his role in the blockbuster *Baahubali*. In historical memory, Rana Rao is a notable freedom fighter depicted in Indian cinema. Place connections are scarce in Scotland, but the name shares its root with the city of Ranawe in Sri Lanka. Interestingly, Rana has a strong association across multiple continents—it is a common surname in India and Nepal, while in Scotland it remains a rare but lyrical given name.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20154 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #5884 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2001
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20023 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #8093 babies
- Total births
- 18since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y