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Ramiah

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How to Pronounce Ramiah

Pronounced rah-MY-ah /rɑˈmaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Hebrew Ramyah ('Yahweh is exalted; the Lord is on high') and a modern Ra- + -iah coinage; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Yahweh is exalted: Ramiah echoes the Hebrew Ramyah. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'rah-MY-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningVariously the Hebrew Ramyah ('Yahweh is exalted; the Lord is on high') and a modern Ra- + -iah coinage; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6844 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 528

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

Ramiah comes variously from the Hebrew Ramyah, 'Yahweh is exalted; the Lord is on high', and a modern Ra- + -iah coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Rami).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Yahweh-is-exalted at the (Hebrew) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ramyah means 'Yahweh is exalted; the Lord is on high' in Hebrew — Ramiah echoes it, also reading as a modern Ra- + -iah coinage — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'rah-MY-ah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Ramyah — routes layered

Variations

RamyahRamayaRamia

Nicknames

Rami

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Azaiah— shares the -ah ending

Makaiah— shares Ramiah's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ramiah mean?

Ramiah is variously Hebrew 'Yahweh is exalted' (Ramyah) and a modern coinage; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ramiah?

It's said rah-MY-ah /rɑˈmaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ramiah a boy or girl name?

Ramiah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ramiah?

Ramiah is a rare name in the U.S.