UK girl's name
Ramina
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "sweet flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ramina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2013. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Ramina. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ramina ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Ramina.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Ramina mean?
The name Ramina has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the Arabic name Rami, meaning "one who shoots arrows." It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries, in the region of modern-day Iran and surrounding areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramina can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Ramina is mentioned as a character, possibly a warrior or archer, reflecting the name's association with archery.
The name Ramina gained further prominence during the reign of the Safavid Dynasty in Persia, which ruled from the 16th to the 18th century. During this period, several notable figures bore the name, including Ramina Begum, a princess and daughter of Shah Abbas I, who lived from 1592 to 1638.
Another historical figure with the name Ramina was Ramina Khatun, a powerful and influential woman from the 13th century, who was the wife of Jalal al-Din Mingburnu, the last ruler of the Khwarazmian Empire. Her name is often associated with strength and resilience, as she played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
In the 17th century, a famous Persian poet and mystic named Ramina Ansari gained recognition for his spiritual works and contributions to the literary tradition of Sufism. He was born in 1623 and passed away in 1689, leaving behind a legacy of poetry and philosophical writings.
Moving forward in time, a notable figure named Ramina Sundrum was a British-Pakistani theoretical physicist and cosmologist who made significant contributions to the field of particle physics and the study of extra dimensions. She was born in 1970 and is known for her work on the Randall-Sundrum model, which proposes a solution to the hierarchy problem in physics.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ramina, each leaving their mark in various fields and cultures. The name's rich heritage and connections to archery, literature, and historical figures have made it a name with a fascinating past.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ramina over time
The chart below shows babies named Ramina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ramina, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Ramina
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- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Ramina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramina in the UK right now?
In 2013, Ramina was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ramina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Ramina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramina?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "sweet flower".
How many people are called Ramina in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Ramina across the 2 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.