Likely a modern variant of Rania, meaning queen or gazelle
Rahniya is a contemporary name likely derived from the Arabic name Rania. In Arabic, Rania is associated with the word for 'gazing' or 'delightful,' and is often interpreted as 'queen.' It may also be linked to the Sanskrit name Rani, which also means 'queen.'
Less common today
Rahniya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,524 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
