Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Ramaj since 1998
Babies named Ramaj per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Ramaj is an uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking 6,446th, with an incidence of about 1 in 131,390 births that year. Its trajectory has been stable, suggesting steady but infrequent use. The name's origins are unclear, but it likely derives from Arabic Ramadan or its variants Ramaz and Ramazan. Given its rarity, Ramaj may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with cultural roots in the Islamic world. No U.S. state data is available due to its low frequency, indicating its use is scattered across the country.
Ramaj is a likely variant of Ramaz or Ramazan, which are forms of the Arabic name Ramadan, referring to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a period of fasting. The name is occasionally used in Muslim communities, though it remains rare in the United States. Its exact derivation is uncertain, and it may also be a modern coinage inspired by other names beginning with 'Ram'.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ramaz, Ramazan
Sibling names for Ramaj
Names that share Ramaj's style, for a brother or sister.
