UK girl's name
Ramisa
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful gazelle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ramisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 14 births.
This profile covers 146 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 145 living people in the UK are called Ramisa. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ramisa ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 14 girls were registered as Ramisa.
- • About 145 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
14 births
Estimated living
145
2026
Meaning
What does Ramisa mean?
The given name Ramisa has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating from the Middle East region. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "ramiza," which means "full of life" or "vibrant." This name gained popularity during the medieval period in the Arab world.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ramisa can be found in historical texts dating back to the 11th century. It is said that a renowned female poet and scholar from the city of Cordoba, Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain), was known by the name Ramisa al-Qurtubiyya. She lived during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate and was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature.
In the 13th century, a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Persia, Ramisa al-Din al-Tabrizi, gained recognition for his teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism. He was born in the city of Tabriz, which was then part of the Seljuk Empire, and lived from 1201 to 1285.
The name Ramisa also appears in various Islamic texts and manuscripts, sometimes referring to notable figures or characters from religious stories and legends. One such example is found in the 14th-century work "Maqamat al-Hariri," where a character named Ramisa is mentioned.
In the 16th century, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist, Ramisa Efendi, gained acclaim for her exquisite calligraphic works and illustrations. She was born in Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and lived from 1520 to 1585.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Ramisa was a 19th-century Arab poet and writer from Lebanon, Ramisa Iskandar al-Beyruti. She was born in Beirut in 1825 and was known for her contributions to Arabic literature, particularly her poetry and prose works.
While the name Ramisa has its roots in the Arab world and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in other regions and communities over the centuries. However, historical records and references to individuals with this name are primarily concentrated in the Middle East and surrounding areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ramisa over time
The chart below shows babies named Ramisa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ramisa, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramisa 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 | #5044 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4305 | 25 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2290 | 96 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2935 | 14 | 3 |
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- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- 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
Ramisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramisa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ramisa was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ramisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 14 babies registered as Ramisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramisa?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful gazelle".
How many people are called Ramisa in the UK?
A total of 146 babies have been registered as Ramisa across the 21 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.