UK girl's name
Ramana
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "delightful" or "pleasing".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ramana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2770, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1999 to 1999. 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.
Ramana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Ramana. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ramana ranked #2770 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 5 girls were registered as Ramana.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2770
1999
Births in 1999
5
Latest year
Peak year
1999
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Ramana mean?
The name Ramana originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in the Hindu culture of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rama," which means "pleasing" or "delightful," and "ana," which means "to lead" or "to guide." The name can be interpreted as "one who leads or guides in a pleasing manner."
In Hindu mythology, Ramana is one of the names associated with Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu and the hero of the epic Ramayana. The name gained widespread popularity in India due to its association with this revered figure.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ramana can be found in the Bhakti movement of medieval India. Bhakti saints and poets often composed devotional songs and poems praising Lord Rama, using the name Ramana as a term of endearment.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ramana. One of the most famous was Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950), an Indian sage and spiritual leader who attracted followers from around the world with his teachings on self-inquiry and the nature of consciousness.
Another prominent individual was Ramana Kavi (1925-2006), a renowned Telugu poet and writer who received the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his literary contributions.
In the field of music, Ramana Viyas (1942-2022) was a celebrated Indian vocalist and composer, known for his expertise in Hindustani classical music and his collaborations with prominent artists.
Ramana Ayya (1793-1879) was a notable mathematician and astronomer from India who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
Ramana Maharshi's teachings and the name's association with Lord Rama have also influenced its use in other spiritual and religious contexts. For instance, Ramana Ashram, located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, is a renowned spiritual center dedicated to the teachings of Ramana Maharshi.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ramana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2770 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ramana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramana in the UK right now?
In 1999, Ramana was ranked #2770 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Ramana most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 5 babies registered as Ramana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramana?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "delightful" or "pleasing".
How many people are called Ramana in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Ramana 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.