Rami

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAH-mee /ˈrɑː.mi/High

Meaning: One who throws arrows; from Arabic rami (archer, one who throws, the archer)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name meaning 'archer' or 'one who throws arrows,' from rami. Associated with actor Rami Malek, who won an Academy Award for portraying Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningOne who throws arrows; from Arabic rami (archer, one who throws, the archer)

U.S. rank (2024)#1211 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births167 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,690

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

Rami derives from Arabic rami (archer, one who throws, the archer). In Arabic-speaking cultures it has been a traditional given name. In the U.S. it is used in Arab American communities and gained wider recognition through actor Rami Malek.

Rami ranked #1211 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Rami Malek (born 1981) won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2019 for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody — his Egyptian American heritage making him a notable crossover between Arab American and Hollywood mainstream.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Rami — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RameeRamy

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Famous Bearers

★Rami Malek (1981–present)
American actor of Egyptian descent. Academy Award winner for Best Actor for Bohemian Rhapsody (2018). Also known for Mr. Robot.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rami mean?

Rami means 'archer' or 'one who throws arrows,' from Arabic rami.

How do you pronounce Rami?

It's said RAH-mee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rami a boy or girl name?

Rami is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Rami?

Rami ranked #1211 for U.S. boys in 2024.