UK girl's name
Taraneh
A Persian feminine given name meaning "song" or "melody".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taraneh is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taraneh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4838, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Taraneh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Taraneh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taraneh ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 girls were registered as Taraneh.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taraneh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4838
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Taraneh mean?
The name Taraneh is of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word "tarana," which means "song" or "melody." This name has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran, and has been in use for centuries.
In Persian literature, the word "tarana" is often associated with poetic verses and lyrical compositions. It is believed that the name Taraneh was given to children with the intention of bestowing upon them the gift of a melodious voice or a talent for music and poetry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taraneh can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet, Hafez, who lived in the 14th century. In his collection of ghazals (a poetic form consisting of couplets), Hafez mentioned a woman named Taraneh, possibly referring to a beloved or an object of admiration.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Taraneh. One of the most prominent was Taraneh Alidoosti, an Iranian actress born in 1984. She gained international recognition for her performances in critically acclaimed films such as "The Salesman" and "Leila and the Wolf."
Another notable Taraneh was Taraneh Torabi, an Iranian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic coding theory. She was born in 1962 and passed away in 2008.
In the realm of music, Taraneh Golozar is a renowned Iranian singer and songwriter born in 1983. Her powerful vocals and poetic lyrics have earned her a dedicated following both within and beyond the Persian community.
Taraneh Amir-Gholi, born in 1989, is an Iranian-American mathematician and computer scientist. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her groundbreaking work in the fields of algebraic geometry and combinatorics.
Another notable figure is Taraneh Saleh, an Iranian-American artist and sculptor born in 1981. Her thought-provoking installations and sculptures explore themes of identity, displacement, and cultural narratives, earning her international recognition in the art world.
The name Taraneh continues to be popular among Persian families, carrying the essence of poetry, music, and artistic expression. Its rich history and cultural significance serve as a reminder of the enduring legacy of Persian literature and art.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Taraneh by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taraneh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4838 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Taraneh: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taraneh in the UK right now?
In 2012, Taraneh was ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Taraneh most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Taraneh in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taraneh?
A Persian feminine given name meaning "song" or "melody".
How many people are called Taraneh in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Taraneh across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.