The first name Rama

In 2025, 3 girls were named Rama, making it the 5,927th most popular girls’ name. It peaked in 2010, with 7 births (#3,156).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Rama with other names.

In 2025, 11 boys born in the United States were named Rama, the 7,560th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2010, when 36 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Rama Duwaji
  American artist, First Lady of New York City (born 1997)
• Rama Thiaw
  Director and filmmaker, born 1978

• Jai
• Kiran
• Samar
• Krishna
• Surya
• Preet
• Pavan
• Shiva
• Nilay

All 288 names of Sanskrit origin

What does the name Rama mean?

Rama means “rama” in Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Rama?

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 the name Rama?

In 2025, 3 girls born in England and Wales were named Rama, ranking 5,927th. Its peak was 2010, with 7 births.

Is Rama a boy's or a girl's name?

Both. Of the 1,406 US babies named Rama since 1880, 80% were girls and 20% boys.

When was Rama most popular?

2010 in the United States, when 36 babies were named Rama, its highest rank at 4,166th.

How do you pronounce Rama?

Rama is /ˈɹɑmə/, 2 syllables.

Is Rama also a surname?

Yes. Rama is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.