Rama

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How to Pronounce Rama

Pronounced RAH-mah /ˈrɑ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: As a girl's name, variously the Hebrew Ramah, 'exalted; a height, a high place', and the Arabic Rama; in Sanskrit, Rama is a major Hindu god (male, an avatar of Vishnu), which we note; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Exalted; a height: Rama is Hebrew for 'exalted' (and a Hindu deity in Sanskrit). Lyrical, cultural, and warm. Here for girls (said 'RAH-mah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Sanskrit

MeaningAs a girl's name, variously the Hebrew Ramah, 'exalted; a height, a high place', and the Arabic Rama; in Sanskrit, Rama is a major Hindu god (male, an avatar of Vishnu), which we note; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6320 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rama as a girl's name is variously the Hebrew Ramah, 'exalted; a height, a high place' (a biblical town), and the Arabic Rama (routes layered, which we note). In Sanskrit, Rama is a major Hindu god — the seventh avatar of Vishnu and hero of the Ramayana — a male name, which we flag honestly. A lyrical, cultural name, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Ram).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish, Arab, and other families. Rare, exalted-and-a-height at the (Hebrew) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? As a girl's name, Rama is variously the Hebrew Ramah, 'exalted; a height', and the Arabic Rama — while in Sanskrit, Rama is a major Hindu god (the male avatar of Vishnu), which we note honestly (the routes are layered; said 'RAH-mah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Rama/Ramah — routes layered; deity note

Variations

RamahRemaRamya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rama mean?

As a girl's name, Rama is variously Hebrew 'exalted; a height' and Arabic; in Sanskrit, Rama is a major (male) Hindu god, which we note. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rama?

It's said RAH-mah /ˈrɑ.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rama a boy or girl name?

Rama is used for both sexes; in Sanskrit it is a male deity name, and this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Rama?

Rama is a rare name in the U.S.