Razan
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 1,200 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
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Razan is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'serenity,' 'calm,' or 'composed.' The name became known internationally through Razan Mohammad Abu Salha, a young Muslim-American humanitarian whose life was tragically cut short in 2015, inspiring many families to honor her memory.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Razan's final sounds are clean, contemporary — among the most common endings in modern American names. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Razan breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Razan's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Razan climbed 2615 spots in the last 20 years — from #4794 to #2179.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 329 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 478 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 246 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 121 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 26 | — |
The Story of Razan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Razan is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Razan are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Razan?
Only about 1 in every 41,379 babies born in 2024 was named Razan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 478 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Razan by the numbers
- Would fill 25 school buses
- Meeting one Razan per day would take 3.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(39 years, 1983–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87 | #2179 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2726 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2655 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2914 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2996 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2478 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2321 |
| 2017 | 55 | #3007 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2756 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2882 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3907 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4227 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4809 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5892 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6338 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7613 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5403 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5491 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5344 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5222 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2024