Ramiel
A masculine name meaning "night thunder" of possibly Aramaic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 160 living Americans carry the first name Ramiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ramiel today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramiel births was 2020 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramiel. 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
160
~ 1 in 2,142,215 Americans
Peak year
2020
19 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,819
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Ramiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ramiel from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 71 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
Ramiel 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 Ramiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ramiel
The name Ramiel is believed to have its origins in Hebrew and is derived from the words "ram" meaning "exalted" and "el" meaning "God." It is considered to be the name of an archangel in Jewish and Christian traditions, specifically associated with divine vision and prophetic insight.
Ramiel is mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish apocryphal work from the 3rd century BCE. In this text, Ramiel is described as one of the angels who watched over the souls of those who had been wronged. The name is also found in the Zohar, a seminal work of Kabbalah from the 13th century CE, where Ramiel is portrayed as an angel of divine mercy and truth.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ramiel dates back to the 11th century CE, when it was used by a Jewish scholar and philosopher named Ramiel ben Elijah of Cologne. He was known for his contributions to the study of Jewish mysticism and his influential writings on the Kabbalah.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ramiel. Ramiel Nagre (1555-1625) was a Jewish philosopher and Kabbalist from Salonica, known for his work on the mystical interpretation of the Torah. Ramiel Naqi (1590-1670) was a renowned Persian calligrapher and poet, celebrated for his exceptional calligraphic skills and his contributions to the art form.
In the 19th century, Ramiel Levin (1887-1968) was a Russian-born American painter and art educator, known for his vibrant abstract expressionist works and his influence on the New York art scene. Ramiel Jaffe (1920-2000) was a British sculptor and artist, recognized for his innovative use of materials and his public art installations.
More recently, Ramiel Petersen (1953-2011) was a prominent Norwegian writer and journalist, known for his novels and his work as a war correspondent. His writings often explored themes of conflict, identity, and the human condition.
While the name Ramiel may have ancient roots, its use has been relatively uncommon throughout history, but it has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from literature and art to philosophy and religion.
People
Ramiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ramiel 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
Ramiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 160 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramiel 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 2,142,215 US residents.
Is Ramiel a common name?
We classify Ramiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 161 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramiel was 2020, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramiel is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ramiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ramiel 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.