Unisex · #1,161 in 2026

Rami

Current Rank
#1,161
Peak Rank
#1,161 (2026)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
+45%
👧 Girl peak #4,626 (236 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,161 (4K total)
👦As Boy Name
1963
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1161
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
59
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1963
First Year
2022
Last Year
1979
Peak Year
#4626
Peak Rank
236
Total Count
34
Years Active

The Story of Rami

As a girl name

Rami first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1963, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 15 Ramis were born — ranking #4,626 that year. As of 2026, Rami ranks #15,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 236 Ramis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rami first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1963, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 180 Ramis were born — ranking #1,161 that year. As of 2026, Rami ranks #1,161 for boys with 180 births, rising sharply (+45% over the past five years). In total, more than 4K Ramis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rami

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rami is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rami

What does the name Rami mean?
Rami is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Rami in 2026?
In 2026, Rami ranks #1,161 among boys' names in the U.S., with 180 babies given the name that year.
When was Rami most popular?
Rami reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,161 that year with 180 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rami most popular?
Rami has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rami.
Is Rami a unisex name?
Yes — Rami is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Ramis assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rami?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rami include Herald, Brighton, Azel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rami

Rami is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Rami's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,161. Use the chart and map above to compare Rami's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.