Ramona

Ramona: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSpanish origin#733 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɹəˈmoʊnə/

Meaning and origin of Ramona

  • A female given name from Spanish.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Ramona.

How popular is Ramona?

#733girls, 2025
373U.S. babies in 2025
#117peak rank (1928)
71,123babies since 1880

Since 1880, 70,874 girls and 249 boys in the U.S. have been named Ramona (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #117 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #2173 in 1929. In 2025 it ranked #733 for girls, with 373 babies given the name.

188019201960200020252,251 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ramona FAQ

What does the name Ramona mean?

A female given name from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Ramona.

What is the origin of the name Ramona?

Ramona is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Ramona?

Since 1880, 70,874 girls and 249 boys in the U.S. have been named Ramona (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #117 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #2173 in 1929. In 2025 it ranked #733 for girls, with 373 babies given the name.

Is Ramona a boy or girl name?

Ramona is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 70,874 girls and 249 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.