Razan
Meaningcomposed, dignified · Arabic
Razan is an Arabic girl name meaning “composed, dignified”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Razan would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationRazan is having its moment right now. Most Razans are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Razan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,907 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRazan first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Razans? Head to Michigan, where it's the #965 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Razan
Razan is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “composed, dignified”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Razan
What does the name Razan mean?
Razan means “composed, dignified” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rinka (“often dignified flower”) and Rinko (“often dignified child”).
What is the origin of the name Razan?
Razan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Razan a boy or girl name?
Razan is a girl name. In 2025, 62 US girls were named Razan.
How popular is the name Razan?
Razan ranked #2,751 for US girls in 2025, given to 62 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #2,178. Over the last five years it has climbed 215 places.
What names are similar to Razan?
If you like Razan, you might also like Rinka and Rinko.
What should I know before naming my baby Razan?
Razan is an Arabic girl name meaning “composed, dignified”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.