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UK boy's name

Ramari

A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Ramari.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ramari is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.

This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2013 to 2023. 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.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Ramari. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ramari ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 boys were registered as Ramari.
  • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

5 births

Estimated living

14

2026

Meaning

What does Ramari mean?

The name Ramari has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 3rd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit words "rama" meaning "delightful" or "pleasing" and "ari" meaning "enemy" or "destroyer." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to a warrior or conqueror who was considered delightful or pleasing to their people, while being a destroyer of their enemies.

Ramari can also be traced back to the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, where it was the name of a minor character. However, there are no records of its widespread usage as a personal name during that time. The earliest known recorded examples of Ramari as a given name date back to the 8th century CE, when it was found inscribed on several stone tablets and copper plates in various parts of southern India.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ramari was a renowned scholar and poet from the Pallava dynasty, who lived in the 9th century CE. His works were widely acclaimed and celebrated for their literary merit and philosophical depth.

In the 12th century, there was a famous Rajput warrior named Ramari Singh, who was known for his bravery and military prowess. He played a significant role in defending his kingdom against invading forces and was regarded as a hero among his people.

During the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century, a notable Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher named Ramari Acharya gained recognition for his teachings on Vedanta and his commentaries on ancient Hindu scriptures.

Another notable figure with the name Ramari was a 16th-century painter from the Deccan region of India, known for his exquisite miniature paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and court life.

In the 18th century, there was a Marathi poet and scholar named Ramari Bhat, who was celebrated for his contributions to the literary and cultural heritage of Maharashtra.

While the name Ramari has its roots in ancient India, it has been adopted and used across different cultures and regions over the centuries, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern times.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ramari over time

The chart below shows babies named Ramari registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ramari, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ramari
01345201320182023

Decades

Ramari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramari 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
2020s #4410 11 3
2010s #4685 3 1

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FAQ

Ramari: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ramari in the UK right now?

In 2023, Ramari was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ramari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Ramari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ramari?

A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Ramari.

How many people are called Ramari in the UK?

A total of 14 babies have been registered as Ramari across the 4 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.