Girl · #13,458 in 2026

Ramora

The remora, sometimes called suckerfish or sharksucker, is any of a family (Echeneidae) of ray-finned fish in the order Carangiformes. Depending on species, they grow to 30–110 cm (12–43 in) long.

Current Rank
#13,458
Peak Rank
#13,458 (2021)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#13458
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ramora

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The remora, sometimes called suckerfish or sharksucker, is any of a family (Echeneidae) of ray-finned fish in the order Carangiformes. Depending on species, they grow to 30–110 cm (12–43 in) long.

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The Story of Ramora

Ramora first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2021, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 6 Ramoras were born — ranking #13,458 that year. As of 2026, Ramora ranks #13,458 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Ramoras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Where is Ramora most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • MG
    63%
  • France
    15%
  • Italy
    11%
  • Indonesia
    6%
  • Greece
    5%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Ramora

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ramora 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 Ramora

What does the name Ramora mean?
The remora, sometimes called suckerfish or sharksucker, is any of a family (Echeneidae) of ray-finned fish in the order Carangiformes. Depending on species, they grow to 30–110 cm (12–43 in) long.
How popular is Ramora in 2026?
In 2026, Ramora ranks #13,458 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Ramora most popular?
Ramora reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #13,458 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Ramora a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ramora is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Ramora?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ramora include Elsiemae, Norri, Masika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ramora

Ramora is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Ramora's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #13,458. Use the chart and map above to compare Ramora'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.