Rajana
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "queen" or "royalty".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Rajana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rajana today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rajana births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rajana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rajana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2017 SSA rank
#17,867
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Rajana: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rajana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rajana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rajana
The name Rajana is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, with its roots tracing back to the Sanskrit language. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "raj," meaning "king" or "to rule," and the suffix "-ana," which is a common ending in Indian names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rajana can be found in ancient Hindu texts, particularly in the Puranas, which are a collection of mythological and historical narratives. In these texts, Rajana is mentioned as the name of a king or a noble figure, reflecting the regal connotations associated with the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rajana. One such person was Rajana Devi, a powerful queen of the Chalukya dynasty who ruled parts of present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the 7th century CE. Her reign was marked by significant cultural and architectural achievements, including the construction of the famous Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal.
Another prominent figure with the name Rajana was Rajana Kavi, a renowned Sanskrit poet who lived during the 12th century CE. He was known for his works, including the Rajana Kavya, which celebrated the exploits of the Chahamana ruler Prithviraja III. Rajana Kavi's literary contributions were highly regarded and influential in his time.
In the realm of Indian classical music, Rajana Begum was a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist who lived in the 18th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of Nawab Wazir of Awadh and is considered one of the pioneers of the Awadhi style of singing.
Rajana Singh, a Rajput ruler of the Kachhwaha dynasty, was another notable individual who lived in the 16th century. He was the ruler of Amber (present-day Jaipur) and is known for his military campaigns and for strengthening the defenses of his kingdom.
Lastly, Rajana Devi II was a queen of the Mughal Empire who lived in the 17th century. She was the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan and played a significant role in the cultural and architectural developments during her husband's reign, including the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Rajana, showcasing its rich heritage and the diverse contexts in which it has been used throughout the centuries.
People
Rajana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rajana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rajana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rajana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rajana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Rajana a common name?
We classify Rajana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rajana most popular?
The single biggest year for Rajana was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rajana is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rajana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rajana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.