Ran
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Water Lily
- Origin
- Japanese
Ran Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 10 baby girls have been named Ran. The name peaked in 2014 with 5 US births that year (rank #18607).
Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Ran
If you like Ran's Japanese origin, consider these related names: Aiko, Akeno, Aki, Akiko, Akina. Browse all Japanese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Ran's exact length and starting letter: Rad, Rae, Rai, Raj, Ram.
Quick Facts About Ran
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Compare Ran to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ran against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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