The nameRami
Rami is an Arabic boy's name meaning "archer". It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Rami comes from the Arabic rama, "to throw": "archer, marksman".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Rami reached 763rd in 2025, its best rank since 1996. Rami Malek, Oscar winner for Bohemian Rhapsody, made it known.
Did you know?
- The actor Rami Malek has an identical twin brother, Sami.
Famous people named Rami
- Rami Malek, actor
Popularity of the name Rami
Rami in the United States
Rami was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 871 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Rami. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Rami in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 159 births a year on average, against 89 in the five years before.
Rami in the United Kingdom
Rami was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 187 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Rami. Half of all babies named Rami in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 32 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Rami in France
Sibling names for Rami
Names from the same generation as Rami, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rami mean?
Rami comes from the Arabic rama, "to throw": "archer, marksman".
What is the origin of the name Rami?
Arabic.
Is Rami a girl's or a boy's name?
Rami is a boy's name. In the United States, 6% of the babies named Rami are girls.
How popular is the name Rami?
In 2024, Rami was the 1206th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 167 births.
What are good sibling names for Rami?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safiya, Sana, Halima and Samira for a sister, Ayman, Naim, Bilal and Karim for a brother.
Who are famous people named Rami?
Rami Malek, actor.