Rama
Pronunciation: [ r-AHM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rama first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 265 babies have been named Rama in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rama is past its peak , currently ranked #28,609 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,609
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Rama is also used as a girl name, ranked #6339.
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About the Name Rama
Rama is a boy name .
Is Rama a boy or girl name? Rama is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,609 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,339. Rama is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rama is currently ranked #28,609 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Rama include Ramon, Ramiro, Rami, Ramses, Ramsey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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