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Ramla

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Pronounced RAM-lah /ˈrɑm.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic, variously 'a prophetess/one who predicts by sand' and 'sand'; borne by Ramla bint Abi Sufyan (Umm Habiba), a wife of the Prophet; we note the honored bearerLow

In 30 seconds: A prophetess; sand: Ramla is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'RAM-lah'). We note the honored bearer.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic, variously 'a prophetess/one who predicts by sand' and 'sand'; borne by Ramla bint Abi Sufyan (Umm Habiba), a wife of the Prophet; we note the honored bearer
U.S. rank (2024)#10070 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 264

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519982024

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

Ramla comes from the Arabic, variously 'a prophetess/one who predicts by sand' and 'sand'; borne by Ramla bint Abi Sufyan (Umm Habiba), a wife of the Prophet (we note the honored bearer). A crisp, classic name (said 'RAM-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and East African families. Rare, a-prophetess at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ramla is variously 'a prophetess' and 'sand' in Arabic — borne by Ramla bint Abi Sufyan (Umm Habiba), a wife of the Prophet — a crisp, storied name (we note the honored bearer; said 'RAM-lah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Ramla — Arabic; honored bearer

Variations

RamlahRomola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ramla mean?

Ramla is Arabic, variously 'a prophetess' and 'sand'; borne by Ramla bint Abi Sufyan, a wife of the Prophet. We note the honored bearer.

How do you pronounce Ramla?

It's said RAM-lah /ˈrɑm.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ramla a boy or girl name?

Ramla is a girl's name.

How popular is Ramla?

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

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