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Remas

Remas is a masculine name of unknown meaning and origin.

Name Census estimates that about 179 living Americans carry the first name Remas. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Remas today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Remas births was 2012 (26 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Remas. 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

179

~ 1 in 1,914,829 Americans

Peak year

2012

26 babies that year

Average age

13

years old

2022 SSA rank

#12,006

Tracked since 2008

Popularity

Remas: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Remas 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 145 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

07132026201020152020

Decades

Remas 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 Remas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s02222
2010s0145145
2020s01313

Geography

Where Remas' live

Origin

Meaning and history of Remas

The name Remas has its origins in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "rema," which means "joy" or "happiness." The name first gained popularity in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken, including modern-day India, Nepal, and parts of Southeast Asia.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Remas can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Hindu epic that dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, Remas is mentioned as the name of a character, although the exact details of their role are unclear due to the complexity and vastness of the epic.

During the classical period of Indian history, which spanned from the 3rd century BCE to the 6th century CE, the name Remas was commonly used among various Hindu communities. It was particularly prevalent in the northern and central regions of the Indian subcontinent, where Sanskrit had a strong cultural influence.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Remas. One of the earliest recorded was Remas Acharya, a revered Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential treatises on Vedanta philosophy, which is a branch of Hindu philosophy that explores the nature of existence and self-realization.

Another prominent figure was Remas Bhattacharya, a 16th-century Bengali poet and mystic who authored several works on Hindu spirituality and devotional poetry. His writings were widely influential in the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, which emphasizes devotion to the Hindu deity Vishnu.

In more recent times, Remas Sahay was an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1884, he was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and participated in various non-violent protests and civil disobedience movements.

Remas Masood, born in 1935, was a renowned Pakistani diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom. He played a crucial role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during a turbulent period in the nation's history.

Lastly, Remas Goenka, born in 1957, is an Indian businessman and industrialist who has made significant contributions to the fields of manufacturing and engineering. He is the chairman of the Goenka Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including textiles, engineering, and infrastructure development.

People

Remas + last name combinations

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FAQ

Remas: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Remas?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 179 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Remas 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 1,914,829 US residents.

Is Remas a common name?

We classify Remas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 180 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Remas most popular?

The single biggest year for Remas was 2012, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Remas is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Remas a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Remas in the SSA data are female. 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.

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