UK boy's name
Ramah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "exalted" or "lofty.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ramah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2000 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Ramah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ramah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ramah ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 boys were registered as Ramah.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ramah mean?
The name Ramah has its origins in Hebrew and Arabic, tracing back to ancient times. In Hebrew, the word "ramah" means "high place" or "elevated area," often referring to a sacred site or a place of worship. It is derived from the root "ram," which means "to be high" or "to lift up."
One of the earliest mentions of the name Ramah can be found in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to a town located in the territory of Benjamin. The book of Judges mentions Ramah as the birthplace of the prophet Samuel, and it is also mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah as a place where the Israelites gathered after the Babylonian exile.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Ramah is often associated with the concept of mercy and compassion. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic root "rahima," which means "to have mercy" or "to show compassion." This connection may have influenced the popularity of the name among Arabic-speaking communities.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ramah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ramah ibn Zanbah, a 7th-century Arab military leader who played a significant role in the Muslim conquests of the Sasanian Empire. Another prominent figure was Ramah al-Mutanabbi, a 10th-century Arab poet widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Arabic language.
In the religious sphere, Ramah ibn Shaddad was a 13th-century Islamic scholar and jurist from Syria, known for his contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence. The name Ramah also appears in biblical accounts, including Ramah, the daughter of Ishmael and the wife of Esau, as mentioned in the book of Genesis.
In more recent times, notable individuals with the name Ramah include Ramah Navine, an Indian classical vocalist and Padma Shri recipient, and Ramah Krishnan, an American author and educator known for her work on diversity and inclusion.
It is important to note that while the name Ramah has been used across various cultures and time periods, its exact meaning and significance may vary depending on the context and cultural traditions in which it is used.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ramah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ramah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramah in the UK right now?
In 2000, Ramah was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ramah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Ramah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramah?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "exalted" or "lofty.".
How many people are called Ramah in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ramah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.