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Rami
OriginFinnish, Arabic, Sanskrit "wise protector; father of multitudes; archer; pleasing"
Meaning"wise protector; father of multitudes; archer; pleasing"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#1106
2025 SSA
About Rami
Rami has gained notoriety in the English-speaking world as the first name of the Oscar-nominated actor Rami Malek, whose parents immigrated to the US from Egypt. Rami also feels more approachable thanks to the stylish Remi, Romy, and Rumi. The only challenge is keeping the pronunciation on track.
Rami is also given to girls.
Pronounced RAH-mee.
As of October 2026, Rami ranked #17210 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #4787 in 1979.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,787
Boys #1,106
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,877 | 78 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,345 | 56 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,914 | 77 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,800 | 85 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,654 | 98 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,439 | 122 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,409 | 123 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,222 | 158 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,207 | 165 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,210 | 165 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,211 | 167 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,106 | 195 |
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