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Ramadan

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Pronounced rah-mah-DAHN /ˌrɑ.mɑˈdɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ramadan — the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar (a month of fasting); often given to a child born during Ramadan; we note the sacred monthLow

In 30 seconds: The holy month of fasting: Ramadan is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'rah-mah-DAHN').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Ramadan — the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar (a month of fasting); often given to a child born during Ramadan; we note the sacred month
U.S. rank (2025)#8763 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 307

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619762025

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

Ramadan comes from the Arabic Ramadan — the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar (a month of fasting); often given to a child born during Ramadan (we note the sacred month). A lyrical, classic name (said 'rah-mah-DAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-holy-month at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ramadan is the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar (a month of fasting), often given to a child born during it — a lyrical, classic name (we note the sacred month; said 'rah-mah-DAHN').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Ramadan — sacred month

Variations

RamadhanRamzanRamadaan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ramadan mean?

Ramadan is Arabic — the holy month of fasting; often given to a child born during it. We note the sacred month.

How do you pronounce Ramadan?

It's said rah-mah-DAHN /ˌrɑ.mɑˈdɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ramadan a boy or girl name?

Ramadan is a boy's name.

How popular is Ramadan?

Ramadan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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