Rising since 1985, #1,097 for boys today.
Popularity of Rami since 1963
Babies named Rami per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 | 11 |
| 1970s | 60 | 134 |
| 1980s | 46 | 401 |
| 1990s | 50 | 688 |
| 2000s | 26 | 845 |
| 2010s | 12 | 833 |
| 2020s | 17 | 974 |
Meaning & origin
Rami has been in use in the United States since 1963, but its popularity has grown significantly since 1985, reflecting broader trends of Arabic names gaining visibility. As of 2025, it ranks 1097, with an incidence rate of 1 in 8759 baby boys. The name reached its peak in 2025, suggesting rising interest. It is most popular in Washington D.C., Michigan, and New York, areas with diverse Muslim and Arab-American communities. Rami is a concise, internationally recognized name with a clear meaning and heritage, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and easy to pronounce.
Rami is an Arabic masculine name derived from the root r-m-y, meaning 'to throw' or 'to shoot.' It directly translates to 'archer' or 'marksman.' The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and is also common in Muslim communities in South Asia and the Balkans. It remains a popular choice for boys, appreciated for its strong meaning and simple pronunciation.
Where Rami is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Rami” around the world
Where Rami lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Rami
Names that share Rami's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Layla, Noor, Hana, Samira, Yasmin, Amal, Aseel, Bayan, Farah, Haneen, Lamia, Lamya, Leilah, Maliha, Muna, Nahla, Sabra, Safia, Safiya, Sahar, Samirah, Shakira, Shamia, Tala, Yasmina, Zari, Zia, Abeer, Amra, Amran, Areej, Elham, Hayat, Hoda, Jihan, Lamees, Lamiya, Layal, Maysa, Melika, Nadira, Najla, Nazly, Niema, Nisreen, Ruba, Safaa, Samera, Samiha, Samra, Semira, Sereen, Shams, Tahani, Zahrah, Zohra, Zuleika, Amaal, Atiyah, Damira, Faizah, Fajr, Fatina, Haifa, Irania, Jamilya, Janan, Jinan, Jwan, Kamelia, Layali, Nadra, Nazari, Nesreen, Omara, Raima, Sahira, Sayda, Shadia, Sorayah, Suhaila, Yamina, Yasmen, Zamira, Massa, Nouri, Adiba, Ahlaam, Ahmina, Bahja, Dalida, Farha, Hanaan, Hanin, Houda, Ikram, Ilhan, Jariya, Khalis, Kymia, Liala, Mairim, Mashal, Maysoon, Nahima, Rafeef, Raneen, Rimas, Rola, Sameeha, Shahed, Shareen, Shayma, Suleika, Yassmine, Zineb
Brothers: Omar, Zayn, Karim, Amir, Tariq, Aamir, Adel, Ahmir, Amil, Amin, Eyad, Issa, Jad, Jasir, Karam, Laith, Mazen, Nader, Naseem, Nima, Samer, Sami, Samir, Tarek, Yamil, Yazan, Zamir, Anis, Basel, Bassam, Fadi, Fares, Feras, Ghassan, Gibran, Hani, Jibran, Maher, Naji, Namir, Nasim, Nizar, Rihan, Selim, Shaden, Shadi, Sinan, Tameem, Wael, Adib, Ahmar, Alam, Amer, Amjad, Amro, Ashur, Aws, Hady, Isam, Kaled, Kemal, Khalel, Kinan, Nadim, Romani, Saahir, Sirr, Tareq, Waris, Yamen, Zaim, Omran, Shahab, Asil, Aswad, Ayad, Fard, Haytham, Hazim, Jazir, Khoury, Luay, Morad, Nameer, Nasri, Nassim, Nezar, Odai, Ramal, Ramil, Samil, Shamal, Zahi, Zameir, Zuhayr
