Rama vs Semira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rama

Girl #6,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Pleasing, charming, delightful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Arabic Thai Indonesian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,339
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rami, Ra

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Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

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Popularity Comparison

Rama Rank #6,339
Semira Rank #6,505

Rama is more popular, ranked #6339 vs #6505 for Semira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rama ___

  • Rama Devi
  • Rama Priya
  • Rama Lakshmi
  • Rama Sofia
  • Rama Ananya
  • Rama Chandra

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rama

Sita Priya Ananya Krishna Devi

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rama or Semira more popular?

Rama is more popular, ranked #6339 compared to Semira at #6505 in the United States.

What do Rama and Semira mean?

Rama means "Pleasing, charming, delightful" (Sanskrit origin). Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Rama and Semira boy or girl names?

Rama is primarily a girl name. Semira is primarily a girl name.

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