UK girl's name
Ramlah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "sandy desert".
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.
Ramlah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramlah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 7 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2001 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 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 51 living people in the UK are called Ramlah. 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
- • Ramlah ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 7 girls were registered as Ramlah.
- • About 51 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramlah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2017
7 births
Estimated living
51
2026
Meaning
What does Ramlah mean?
The name Ramlah is of Arabic origin and is believed to have its roots in the ancient Semitic languages. It is derived from the Arabic word "raml," meaning "sand" or "sandy place." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people or settlements located in desert or arid regions.
Ramlah is a feminine name that has been used in various parts of the Arab world for centuries. It is mentioned in some historical Islamic texts and records, although its exact origin and earliest usage remain unclear. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by the biblical name "Rama" or "Ramah," which is found in the Old Testament and refers to a town in ancient Israel.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ramlah can be found in reference to a Palestinian town of the same name, located near present-day Tel Aviv. This town, known as Ramlah or Ramla, dates back to the 8th century CE and was established during the early Islamic period. It served as an important administrative and commercial center during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ramlah. One of the most famous was Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan (c. 598-679 CE), a prominent figure in early Islamic history and the wife of the third caliph, Uthman ibn Affan. Another notable bearer of the name was Ramlah al-Sayida (c. 1230-1290 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus.
In the realm of literature, Ramlah al-Qudsiyya (c. 1097-1170 CE) was a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Jerusalem. Her poetic works were widely celebrated and influential during her lifetime. Another literary figure with the name was Ramlah bint al-Husayn (c. 770-824 CE), a renowned poet and calligrapher from Baghdad.
In more recent times, Ramlah Ali (1946-2022) was a Bangladeshi women's rights activist and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement and served as a member of parliament.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Ramlah throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and epochs.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ramlah over time
The chart below shows babies named Ramlah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Ramlah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramlah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramlah 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 | #4056 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4042 | 26 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4437 | 20 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Ramlah
- 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
Ramlah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramlah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ramlah was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Ramlah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 7 babies registered as Ramlah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramlah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "sandy desert".
How many people are called Ramlah in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Ramlah across the 12 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.