Ramah

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Pronounced RAH-mah /ˈrɑ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ramah, 'a high place; heights; a hill' — a town in the Bible; a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A high place; heights: Ramah is Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'RAH-mah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ramah, 'a high place; heights; a hill' — a town in the Bible; a place-name; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#8812 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1926

Total births (all-time)≈ 260

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

Ramah comes from the Hebrew Ramah, 'a high place; heights; a hill' — a town in the Bible; a place-name (we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'RAH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern biblical place-name. Rare, a-high-place at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ramah means 'a high place; heights; a hill' in Hebrew — a town in the Bible — a crisp, modern place-name (we note the place; said 'RAH-mah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Ramah — biblical place-name

Variations

RamaRamma

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ramah mean?

Ramah is Hebrew for 'a high place; heights; a hill' — a town in the Bible. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Ramah?

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

Is Ramah a boy or girl name?

Ramah is a girl's name.

How popular is Ramah?

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