How Many People Are Named Rama?
Complete statistics for the name Rama: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rama means 'chariot' in Sanskrit and is very rare, with only 1,141 people named Rama living in the US today, making up just 1 in 289,142 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Rama are under 30, with 49% falling into this age group.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 1,387 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rama Through the Generations
People named Rama have seen their peak in recent times, with 44 births in 2010. Today, the average age of someone named Rama is 43, indicating a relatively young generation of bearers. Among those named Rama, 677 are under 30, 294 are between 30 and 60, and 416 are over 60, showing a slight skew towards younger individuals. This trend suggests Rama is a name that's becoming less popular but remains a modern choice for many families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rama's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Rama
How Many People Have the Name Rama?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,652 people in the United States currently share the name Rama. That works out to roughly 1 in every 200,635 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rama a Common or Rare Name?
Rama is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rama Mean?
Rama means "chariot" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rama in SSA data, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.
When Was Rama Most Popular?
The name Rama reached peak popularity in 2010, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rama?
Approximately 1,652 people named Rama live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,652. That works out to roughly 1 in 200,635 Americans.
Is Rama a rare name?
Rama is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 200,635 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rama mean?
Rama means "chariot" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Rama more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 22% of people named Rama are male and 78% are female.
When was Rama most popular?
Rama peaked in 2010 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.