Rajanee
A Hindu feminine name meaning "night queen" or "princess of the night".
Name Census estimates that about 66 living Americans carry the first name Rajanee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rajanee today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rajanee births was 1995 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rajanee. 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 Rajanee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
66
~ 1 in 5,193,248 Americans
Peak year
1995
41 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2001 SSA rank
#17,318
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Rajanee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rajanee from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 63 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rajanee 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 Rajanee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rajanees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rajanee
The name Rajanee has its origins in India and is derived from the Sanskrit word "rajani," meaning "night" or "darkness." It is a feminine name that has been used for centuries in various regions of the Indian subcontinent.
In Hindu mythology, Rajani is the personification of night and is often depicted as a beautiful and mysterious goddess. She is sometimes referred to as the consort of the moon god Chandra or Soma. The name Rajanee is associated with qualities such as serenity, calmness, and introspection, reflecting the peaceful nature of the night.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Rajanee can be found in ancient Indian texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas. These sacred texts often personify natural elements and phenomena, including the night, and the name Rajanee is used to represent this concept.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rajanee. One of the most famous was Rajanee Devi (1875-1949), an Indian social reformer and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. She founded the Rajput Ladies Association and worked tirelessly to promote the empowerment of women in her community.
Another prominent figure was Rajanee Pathak (1908-1990), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was a renowned exponent of the Kathak dance form and played a significant role in preserving and promoting this ancient art form. Rajanee Pathak received numerous accolades and awards for her contributions to the field of dance.
In the realm of literature, Rajanee Shukla (1923-2003) was a respected Indian writer and poet. She authored several collections of poetry and short stories, exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her work was widely acclaimed and earned her recognition as one of the most influential voices in modern Hindi literature.
Rajanee Desai (1940-2016) was an Indian social worker and philanthropist who dedicated her life to empowering underprivileged communities. She founded the Rajanee Desai Foundation, which worked to provide education, healthcare, and vocational training to marginalized groups in India.
Rajanee Bhattacharya (1954-present) is a renowned Indian classical vocalist and a Padma Shri recipient. She is highly regarded for her mastery of the Khayal and Thumri genres of Hindustani classical music and has performed extensively across the globe, promoting the rich cultural heritage of India.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Rajanee throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the cultural richness of India and beyond.
People
Rajanee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rajanee 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
Rajanee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rajanee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 66 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rajanee 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 5,193,248 US residents.
Is Rajanee a common name?
We classify Rajanee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rajanee most popular?
The single biggest year for Rajanee was 1995, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rajanee is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rajanee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rajanee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rajanee 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.
Is Rajanee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rajanee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rajanee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Rajanee as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.