| Meaning | queen, looking at |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Rana |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ra-na |
Rana is strikingly beautiful in its simplicity. Just four letters create a name that feels complete and substantial, never diminished by its brevity. There's something wonderfully streamlined about Rana—it cuts through the noise of more elaborate names with quiet confidence. The name has a gentle strength to it, soft in sound but bold in presence. Rana works seamlessly across borders and languages, making it particularly appealing in our increasingly connected world. It's easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and virtually impossible to mispronounce, which parents often cite as a significant practical advantage. Despite its simplicity, Rana doesn't feel plain or ordinary; instead, it carries an understated elegance that grows more appealing over time. The name has a certain mystique—it's familiar enough to feel accessible yet uncommon enough to spark interest. For parents seeking a name that's both meaningful and minimalist, Rana delivers on every front. It's a name that whispers rather than shouts, yet leaves a lasting impression.
| Ran |
| Ana |
| Nana |
| Ranny |
| Ray |
| Rana Abu Fraiha | Israeli-Arab lawyer |
| Rana Daggubati | Indian actress |
| Rana El Kaliouby | Egyptian-American computer scientist |
| Rana Farhan | Iranian-American jazz and blues singer |
| Rana Kapoor | Indian banker |
| Rana Khaled | Jordanian Olympic swimmer |
| Rana Liaquat Ali Khan | Pakistani stateswoman |
| Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan | Pakistani politician |
| Rana Naved-ul-Hasan | Pakistani cricketer |
| Rana Sanaullah | Pakistani politician |
| Rana Shamim | Pakistani broadcaster |
| Rana Sohail Ahmad | Pakistani judge |
| Rana Sunaina | Indian politician |
| Rana Tanveer Hussain | Pakistani politician |
| Rana Uppalapati | Indian entrepreneur |
| Rana Vig | Canadian entrepreneur |
| Rana Williamson | American swimmer |
| Rana Yousif | Bahraini sprinter |
| Rana Zandi | Iranian artist |
| Rana Zia-ul-Hasan | Pakistani cricketer |
| Rana Baggins | The Lord of the Rings |
| Rana Malik | The Mindy Project |
| Rana Roy | Coronation Street |
| Rana Targaryen | A Song of Ice and Fire |
| Rana Kapoor | Four More Shots Please! |
| Rana Grimmer | Black Bullet |
| Rana Linchen | Fruits Basket |
| Rana Hawke | Dragon Age II |
| Rana Thanoptis | Mass Effect |
| Rana Ben Hanan | Digimon Adventure |
| Rana Juyushi | Naruto |
| Rana Gonzales | Ace Attorney |
| Rana T. Mortis | Monster High |
| Rana Desai | The Good Karma Hospital |
| Rana Havoc | Transformers |
| Rana Freestone | The Broken Empire Trilogy |
| Rana McAnear | Mass Effect |
| Rana Banerjee | Devdas |
| Rana Joshi | Dil To Pagal Hai |