Ramadan
Meaningmonth of fasting · Arabic
Ramadan is an Arabic boy name meaning “month of fasting”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Ramadan has the name Adan hiding inside it.
- GenerationRamadan peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Ramadan you'd meet today is about 49 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Ramadans too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ramadan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRamadan first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
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About the name Ramadan
Ramadan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “month of fasting”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Ramadan
What does the name Ramadan mean?
Ramadan means “month of fasting” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nezahualcoyotl (“fasting coyote”).
What is the origin of the name Ramadan?
Ramadan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Ramadan a boy or girl name?
Ramadan is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Ramadan.
How popular is the name Ramadan?
Ramadan ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1976, when it reached #3,264. Over the last five years it has slipped 176 places.
What names are similar to Ramadan?
If you like Ramadan, you might also like Nezahualcoyotl.
What should I know before naming my baby Ramadan?
Ramadan is an Arabic boy name meaning “month of fasting”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.