Rami

Rami - A very unique male name

Rami appeared on the charts for the first time in 1973 on position #1588. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rami and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rami? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rami. The baby boy name Rami was given to 154 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1059 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,521 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rami peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1059.

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Rami is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rami is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #196 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,538.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rami is where you live.

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Rami origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic rami, 'one who throws or shoots' — an archer — from the verb rama, 'to throw'

Rami is an established Arabic name meaning an archer or marksman, used across the Middle East. In the US it has been recorded since 1973 and reached its peak in 2025, helped by the visibility of actor Rami Malek.

Attested etymology

Rami is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rami, pop culture references for the name Rami and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rami

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rami, sorted by popularity.

Ryan / Ronnie / Roman / Ramon / Rowan / Rene / Ron / Romeo / Ronan / Ronny /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Rami

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rami a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rami?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RAH-mee · /ˈrɑːmi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ramy — The Egyptian-style spelling; a separate established name (actor Ramy Youssef).

Famous bearers

• Rami Malek — American actor, Oscar winner for playing Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody (b. 1981) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Rami is short, warm and now has an Oscar-winning namesake, which explains its 2025 peak. It is an easy name to carry across Arabic and English alike.

Worth knowing

• The Ramy spelling belongs to a different well-known actor, inviting confusion.
• Can be misheard as Rumi or Remy.