How Many People Are Named Ramaya?

Complete statistics for the name Ramaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ramaya
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Ramaya means 'joyful' in Sanskrit, making it a name full of positive vibes. Only 250 people named Ramaya live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,319,861 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority of Ramaya's are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~250
Living in US
1 in 1,319,861
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Joyful
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Joyful Energetic Hopeful
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,618
Worldwide Bearers
#39,883
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
18,236
🇮🇩 Indonesia
222
🇲🇾 Malaysia
61
🇲🇺 Mauritius
35
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇧🇪 Belgium
8
🇧🇷 Brazil
8
🇬🇧 England
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
5
🇮🇷 Iran
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
250 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
252
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 252 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ramaya Through the Generations

Ramaya peaked in popularity in 2006 with 21 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 252 Ramayas born in the US across all ages, with the vast majority being under 30 years old. This indicates that Ramaya is a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its status as a contemporary choice in the realm of baby names.

✨ Similar Names to Ramaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ramaya's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Ramaya

How Many People Have the Name Ramaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 250 people in the United States currently share the name Ramaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,319,861 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ramaya a Common or Rare Name?

Ramaya 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 Ramaya Mean?

Ramaya means "joyful" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ramaya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ramaya Most Popular?

The name Ramaya reached peak popularity in 2006, with 21 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 Ramaya?

Approximately 250 people named Ramaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 252. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,319,861 Americans.

Is Ramaya a rare name?

Ramaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,319,861 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ramaya mean?

Ramaya means "joyful" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Ramaya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ramaya are male and 100% are female.

When was Ramaya most popular?

Ramaya peaked in 2006 with 21 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US250
All-Time Births252
1 in X1 in 1,319,861
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2006
World Rank#39,883
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.