Ramla
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,613 in 2015
12 babies were named Ramla in the US in 2025. It has climbed 591 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ramla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ramla, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ramla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRamla first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #7,613.
- TrendRamla has climbed 591 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Ramla
Ramla is a girl name of African and Swahili origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-mla”. US birth records list Ramla for girls from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #7,613 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:African namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.3 | 298,507 girls |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 195,695 girls |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 160,514 girls |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,151 girls |
Other spellings of Ramla
More African girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Salma · safe, peaceful
- Girl name: Khadija · premature child
- Girl name: Xolani · peace
Questions about the name Ramla
What is the origin of the name Ramla?
Ramla has African, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Ramla a boy or girl name?
Ramla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ramla?
Ramla ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#7,613).