Ramari
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Ramari.
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Ramari. It is a predominantly male name (97.2% of registrations). The average person named Ramari today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramari births was 2023 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramari. 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.
People living today
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2023
17 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,714
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Ramari
Ramari leans heavily male at 97.2% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ramari as a male name
- Ranked #6,714 in 2024
- 13 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (17 births)
Ramari as a female name
- Ranked #18,260 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Popularity
Ramari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ramari from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 70 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramari 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 Ramari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ramaris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ramari
The name Ramari has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 3rd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "rama" meaning "delightful" or "pleasing" and "ari" meaning "enemy" or "destroyer." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to a warrior or conqueror who was considered delightful or pleasing to their people, while being a destroyer of their enemies.
Ramari can also be traced back to the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, where it was the name of a minor character. However, there are no records of its widespread usage as a personal name during that time. The earliest known recorded examples of Ramari as a given name date back to the 8th century CE, when it was found inscribed on several stone tablets and copper plates in various parts of southern India.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ramari was a renowned scholar and poet from the Pallava dynasty, who lived in the 9th century CE. His works were widely acclaimed and celebrated for their literary merit and philosophical depth.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Rajput warrior named Ramari Singh, who was known for his bravery and military prowess. He played a significant role in defending his kingdom against invading forces and was regarded as a hero among his people.
During the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century, a notable Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher named Ramari Acharya gained recognition for his teachings on Vedanta and his commentaries on ancient Hindu scriptures.
Another notable figure with the name Ramari was a 16th-century painter from the Deccan region of India, known for his exquisite miniature paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and court life.
In the 18th century, there was a Marathi poet and scholar named Ramari Bhat, who was celebrated for his contributions to the literary and cultural heritage of Maharashtra.
While the name Ramari has its roots in ancient India, it has been adopted and used across different cultures and regions over the centuries, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern times.
People
Ramari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ramari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ramari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramari 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 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Ramari a common name?
We classify Ramari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramari most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramari was 2023, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramari is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ramari a male name?
Yes, 97.2% of people registered as Ramari 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.
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.