Rama
Rama: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɑm(ə)/ · /rɑ.mɑ/
Meaning and origin of Rama
- A female given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit राम (rāma). * (Oumuamua): The nickname derives from the similarity of Oumuamua to the fictional object "Rama" in the story Rendezvous with Rama, where that fictional object is named for the god.
How popular is Rama?
Since 1880, 1,130 girls and 276 boys in the U.S. have been named Rama (80% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1749 in 1897. Its highest rank for boys was #2532 in 1974. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rama
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rama
Sister and brother names that share Rama's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rama FAQ
What does the name Rama mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit राम (rāma). * (Oumuamua): The nickname derives from the similarity of Oumuamua to the fictional object "Rama" in the story Rendezvous with Rama, where that fictional object is named for the god.
What is the origin of the name Rama?
Rama is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Rama?
Since 1880, 1,130 girls and 276 boys in the U.S. have been named Rama (80% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1749 in 1897. Its highest rank for boys was #2532 in 1974. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rama a boy or girl name?
Rama is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,130 girls and 276 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.