Ramadhani
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "born during Ramadan".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Ramadhani. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ramadhani today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramadhani births was 2023 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramadhani. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ramadhani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2023
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,972
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Ramadhani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramadhani by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ramadhani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ramadhani
The name Ramadhani is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "Ramadan," which refers to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This month holds great significance in the Islamic faith as it is believed to be the month in which the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
The name Ramadhani is closely associated with the Islamic religion and culture. In Arabic, it is often used as a way to commemorate the holy month of Ramadan and express one's devotion to the faith. The name is particularly popular in regions with a significant Muslim population, such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramadhani can be found in historical records from the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic expansion. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name were companions of the Prophet Muhammad or their descendants, who were given this name as a way to honor the sacred month of Ramadan.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ramadhani. One prominent example is Ramadhani Al-Bukhari (810 - 870 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and author of the renowned hadith collection, "Sahih al-Bukhari." Another notable figure is Ramadhani Al-Ghazali (1058 - 1111 CE), a famous Persian philosopher, theologian, and mystic who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic thought.
In more recent times, Ramadhani Soedibjo (1879 - 1944) was an Indonesian politician and activist who played a crucial role in the country's independence movement. Ramadhani Kresna (1915 - 1993) was an Indonesian writer and poet, renowned for his literary contributions to the country's cultural landscape.
Ramadhani Isa (born 1959) is a contemporary Sudanese author and academic, known for his works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his literary achievements.
The name Ramadhani continues to be widely used in various parts of the world, particularly among Muslim communities. It serves as a powerful reminder of the significance of the holy month of Ramadan and the rich cultural and religious heritage associated with it.
People
Ramadhani + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ramadhani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramadhani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramadhani going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Ramadhani a common name?
We classify Ramadhani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramadhani most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramadhani was 2023, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramadhani is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ramadhani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ramadhani a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ramadhani in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ramadhani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ramadhani in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ramadhani can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ramadhani?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Ramadhani, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.