Rmoni
A feminine name of Indian origin, perhaps meaning "dark beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Rmoni. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Rmoni today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rmoni births was 2024 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rmoni. 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
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
2024
15 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,087
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Rmoni
Rmoni leans heavily female at 83.6% of total registrations, but 23 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rmoni as a male name
- Ranked #13,785 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (7 births)
Rmoni as a female name
- Ranked #10,087 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (13 births)
Popularity
Rmoni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rmoni 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 61 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Rmoni remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rmoni 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 Rmoni 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 Rmoni
The name Rmoni has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the region known as Sumer, which is located in modern-day Iraq. It is derived from the Sumerian word "rmoni," which means "to illuminate" or "to enlighten." The name dates back to around 3000 BCE, during the early stages of the development of cuneiform writing and the first recorded civilizations.
One of the earliest known references to the name Rmoni can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Sumerian epic poem that is considered one of the earliest known works of literature. In the epic, Rmoni is mentioned as the name of a wise and respected sage who imparts knowledge and guidance to the protagonist, Gilgamesh.
The name Rmoni continued to be used throughout the ancient Near East, appearing in various inscriptions and historical records from different cultures and civilizations that were influenced by Sumerian culture. For example, there are records of individuals named Rmoni in ancient Babylonian and Assyrian texts from the 2nd and 1st millennia BCE.
One of the earliest known individuals named Rmoni was a high priest who lived in the city of Ur during the 3rd century BCE. He is mentioned in several cuneiform tablets as a prominent figure in the religious and cultural life of the city.
Another notable figure named Rmoni was a scholar and philosopher who lived in the city of Babylon during the 1st century BCE. He is said to have written several treatises on astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy, although very few of his works have survived to the present day.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, there is evidence of a Rmoni who was a successful merchant and trader, operating along the Silk Road and contributing to the cultural exchange between the East and West.
During the Medieval period, the name Rmoni appeared in various Islamic texts and records, particularly in regions that were once part of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. For example, there was a renowned Sufi mystic named Rmoni who lived in the 12th century CE and was known for his spiritual teachings and poetry.
Throughout history, the name Rmoni has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been used sporadically in various cultures and regions that have been influenced by the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and their traditions.
People
Rmoni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rmoni 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
Rmoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rmoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rmoni 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 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Rmoni a common name?
We classify Rmoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 140 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rmoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Rmoni was 2024, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rmoni is about 11 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 Rmoni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rmoni a female name?
Yes, 83.6% of people registered as Rmoni 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.
Is Rmoni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rmoni 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 Rmoni 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 many people are named Rmoni?
Find out how many people have the name Rmoni on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.