Rama
Borrowed from Sanskrit राम (rāma).
Every Rama since 1897 — 1,406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rama
Rama is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,699 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1897, 1,406 American babies have been named Rama — about 80% girls and 20% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rama stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rama year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,699 | 11 | #7,560 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,347 | 5 | #13,775 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,470 | 12 | #7,198 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,044 | 12 | #7,147 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,870 | 8 | #9,492 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,992 | 7 | #10,349 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,269 | 11 | #7,513 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,681 | 9 | #8,670 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,792 | — | — |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,143 | — | — |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,198 | 9 | #8,568 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,651 | — | — |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,405 | 6 | #11,826 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,277 | 8 | #9,502 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,335 | — | — |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,166 | 8 | #9,476 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,756 | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,025 | — | — |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,662 | — | — |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,083 | — | — |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,348 | — | — |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,710 | — | — |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,992 | — | — |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,588 | — | — |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,557 | — | — |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,758 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,461 | 5 | #9,970 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,174 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,603 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,933 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,743 | 10 | #3,607 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,749 | 10 | #3,232 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,676 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,576 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,305 | — | — |
| 1950 | 13 | #3,019 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,335 | — | — |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,701 | — | — |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,889 | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #3,013 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,351 | — | — |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,302 | — | — |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,718 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Rama
- Rama Politician
- Rama I Politician · 1736–1809
- Rama III Politician · 1788–1851
- Rama II of Siam Politician · 1767–1824
- Rama Yade Politician · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rama mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit राम (rāma).
How popular is the name Rama in 2025?
Rama ranked #11,699 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rama?
1,406 babies have been named Rama in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rama most popular?
Rama peaked in 2010, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Rama a boy or girl name?
Rama is used for both: about 80% of babies named Rama have been girls and 20% boys.
Is the name Rama rising or falling?
Rama is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rama?
Well-known people named Rama include Rama (politician), Rama I (politician), Rama III (politician).