The nameRamata

Ramata is a West African girl's name, given in France since the 1970s.

Meaning

It is often linked to the Arabic rahma, "mercy".

Origin

West African, mainly Malian and Senegalese.

History

Found in France since about 1970, Ramata has been given steadily since the 1980s and peaked in the early 2020s.

Popularity of the name Ramata

Ramata in France

809thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (45 births)
1,230babies named Ramata in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ramata was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Ramata. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ramata in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 38 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ramata mean?

It is often linked to the Arabic rahma, "mercy".

What is the origin of the name Ramata?

West African, mainly Malian and Senegalese.

Is Ramata a girl's or a boy's name?

Ramata is a girl's name.