Rami
Borrowed from Arabic رَامِي (rāmī), masculine singular construct form of رَامٍ (rāmin).
Every Rami since 1963 — 4,122 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rami
Rami is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,106 in 2025 with 195 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 4,122 American babies have been named Rami — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 195 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rami stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rami year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 195 | #1,106 |
| 2024 | — | — | 168 | #1,210 |
| 2023 | — | — | 165 | #1,212 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,221 | 165 | #1,208 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,124 | 158 | #1,222 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,160 | 123 | #1,410 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,487 | 122 | #1,439 |
| 2018 | — | — | 98 | #1,655 |
| 2017 | — | — | 85 | #1,800 |
| 2016 | — | — | 77 | #1,916 |
| 2015 | — | — | 56 | #2,345 |
| 2014 | — | — | 78 | #1,878 |
| 2013 | — | — | 63 | #2,134 |
| 2012 | — | — | 87 | #1,738 |
| 2011 | — | — | 82 | #1,777 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,198 | 85 | #1,765 |
| 2009 | — | — | 80 | #1,848 |
| 2008 | — | — | 97 | #1,617 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,126 | 67 | #2,063 |
| 2006 | — | — | 84 | #1,695 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,984 | 99 | #1,476 |
| 2004 | — | — | 68 | #1,827 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,768 | 89 | #1,475 |
| 2002 | — | — | 101 | #1,323 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,813 | 89 | #1,411 |
| 2000 | — | — | 71 | #1,651 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,162 | 74 | #1,375 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,505 | 57 | #1,512 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,977 | 39 | #1,638 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,935 | 31 | #1,843 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,176 | 9 | #3,873 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,606 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,273 | — | — |
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Famous people named Rami
- Rami Malek Actor · b. 1981
- Rami Hamdallah Politician · b. 1958
- Rami Shaaban Soccer player · b. 1975
- Rami Saari Writer · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rami mean?
Borrowed from Arabic رَامِي (rāmī), masculine singular construct form of رَامٍ (rāmin).
How popular is the name Rami in 2025?
Rami ranked #1,106 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 195 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rami?
4,122 babies have been named Rami in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rami most popular?
Rami peaked in 2025, when 195 newborns received the name.
Is Rami a boy or girl name?
Rami is used for both: about 6% of babies named Rami have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Rami rising or falling?
Rami is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rami?
Well-known people named Rami include Rami Malek (actor), Rami Hamdallah (politician), Rami Shaaban (soccer player).