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Raniya

Updated: by Olivia Mittak

Raniya is a baby girl’s name of Arabic origin that means “eye-catching, to gaze, victorious”. Raniya is a beautiful, but uncommon name that has never appeared in the top 1,000 baby names list.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Raniya:

Raniya is a baby girl’s name of Arabic origin that means “eye-catching, to gaze, victorious”. Raniya is derived from the Arabic term “ranā ilayhi” which literally means “as long as looking at the person with a stillness of a blink or wink”. Raniya is a variant transcription of Rania.

Symbolism of the Name Raniya:

Raniya means “eye-catching” and originates with a term that implies an object is glittering, glistening, or entrancing. Raniya has the kind of beauty that is difficult to look away from.

Nicknames for the Name Raniya:

Raniya is a great choice for a baby girl! We've picked out the best nicknames for Raniya that we could think of, for all the curious readers out there! Here is the list we came up with:

  • Ran
  • Rani
  • Niya
  • Yaya
  • Ni
  • NiNi
  • Rana
  • Ani
  • Ann
  • Iya
  • Niyi
  • Ra
  • Raz

Style of the Name Raniya:

Traditional

Gender of the Name Raniya:

Raniya is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the Name Raniya:

RA-nee-yah

Number of Syllables in the Name Raniya:

Three

Emotion Evoked From the Name Raniya:

Raniya evokes feelings of beauty and grace.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Raniya:

Rania, Ranea, Raneya, Ranya

Popularity of the Name Raniya:

According to the Social Security Administration, Raniya is an uncommon baby girl’s name. Raniya has never been on the top 1,000 baby names list.

  • Rana
  • Ranya
  • Renn
  • Raisa
  • Rena
  • Rini
  • Ren
  • Rin

Great Middle Names for the Name Raniya and Their Meanings:

  • Safiya (pure)
  • Fatima (captivating, a woman who abstains)
  • Hermia (messenger)
  • Juniper (young)
  • Evelyn (desired, water, island)
  • Claire (bright, clear)
  • Kate (pure)
  • Audrey (noble strength)

Famous People with the Name Raniya:

  • Raniya Ramilevna Mordanova (Russian model)
  • Rania Elwani (Egyptian swimmer)
  • Rania Mamoun (Sudanese journalist and novelist)
  • Rania Zeriri (Dutch singer)
  • Raniya (television, “Fairy Tail”)
  • Raniya (video games, “Sonic Unleashed”)
  • Raniya, Iraq (city)
  • Raniya (film, “The K-2”)
  • Raniya (video games, “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”)

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