Ramya
Every Ramya since 1981 — 1,214 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ramya
Ramya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,065 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,214 American babies have been named Ramya. Its peak came in 2008, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ramya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ramya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,065 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,410 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,472 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,533 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,560 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,866 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,506 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,644 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,490 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,096 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,694 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,985 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,562 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,858 |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,649 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,150 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,037 |
| 2008 | 71 | #2,623 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,705 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,694 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,751 |
| 2004 | 63 | #2,641 |
| 2003 | 64 | #2,545 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,051 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,967 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,931 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,939 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,349 |
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Famous people named Ramya
- Ramya Krishnan Actor · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ramya in 2025?
Ramya ranked #6,065 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ramya?
1,214 babies have been named Ramya in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ramya most popular?
Ramya peaked in 2008, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Ramya a boy or girl name?
Ramya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ramya rising or falling?
Ramya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ramya?
Well-known people named Ramya include Ramya Krishnan (actor).