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Rami
BoyArabic, Hebrew· “archer; also exalted”
- Meaning
- archer; also exalted
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- RAH-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,106
- US babies 2025
- 195
- Best rank
- #1,106 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Rami
Rami is an Arabic and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “archer; also exalted”.
Rami has more than one source. In Arabic, Rami means archer or marksman, from a root related to throwing or shooting. In Hebrew, the similar name Rami is often linked to ram, meaning exalted or high. The name is used in the Arab world and in Israel, and it is also a familiar name in Finland. Rami has a short, strong sound with stress on the first syllable. It is easy to pronounce across languages and has a friendly, modern feel. Ram is a simple nickname.
Popularity over time
Rami first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,106, and its highest count, 195 babies. Use has grown 248% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,843 in 1980, #1,651 in 2000, #1,765 in 2010, and #1,106 in 2025. Of the 3,886 US boys named Rami since records began, 25% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 845 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Ayman, Sami, Gio, Tylan, and Lyam.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rami ranked highest in District of Columbia, New York, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #196 | 5 |
| New York | #615 | 25 |
| Michigan | #632 | 13 |
| Massachusetts | #767 | 6 |
| California | #773 | 34 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Rami over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Rami is usually pronounced RAH-mee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with R and ends in “-mi”.
Middle names for Rami
A few middle names that flow with Rami: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rami
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rami mean?
Rami is an Arabic and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “archer; also exalted”.
What is the origin of the name Rami?
Rami has Arabic and Hebrew roots. Rami has more than one source.
Is Rami a popular name?
Not especially. Rami ranked #1,106 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Rami a boy or girl name?
Rami is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Rami over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Rami?
Rami is usually pronounced RAH-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings