Frog; beautiful, eye-catching; or queen
Rana has multiple etymological roots. In Arabic, it means 'attractive' or 'to gaze upon.' In Sanskrit, it is associated with 'king' or 'joy,' while in Latin, it is the literal word for 'frog,' often used in biological taxonomy. In Spanish and Italian contexts, it is sometimes linked to the Germanic root for 'queen.'
Less common today
Rana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,787 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Palestinian molecular biologist
Daughter of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein
Egyptian fashion designer
