Runa

Runa is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “Aaron.” In 2024 it was given to 58 girls in the United States.

Runa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“Aaron”
Pronunciation
/²rʉːna/

About the name Runa

Runa belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “Aaron” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Runa first appears in Social Security records in 2000. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2494 in 2020, and in 2024 58 babies received the name — 560 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Runa in US records

First recorded (US)
2000
Best US rank
#2494 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Runa in 2024
58
Total since 1880
560

Runa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1416 in 2022
Babies named Runa in 2025
15
Total since 1996
156

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Runa mean?

Runa means “Aaron” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Runa a boy or girl name?

Runa is a girl name. In 2024, 58 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Runa?

Runa comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Runa?

Runa first appears in US records in 2000. Its best-ever ranking was #2494 in 2020, and 58 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Runa?

Runa is pronounced /²rʉːna/ (IPA).

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