Rami
Rami is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Archer, marksman, or one who throws/shoots.
Origin and history
Rami is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'archer' or 'one who shoots'. It is well-established across the Middle East and has seen rising popularity in the United States in recent decades. The name is short, modern-sounding, and easy to pronounce internationally.
Popularity in the United States
3,886 babies in the United States have been named Rami since 1880. It ranks #2045 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1090.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.4 %)
- NY (15.9 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- MI (10 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 401 |
| 1990-2000 | 688 |
| 2000-2010 | 845 |
| 2010-2019 | 833 |
| 2020-2029 | 974 |
Famous people named Rami
- Rami Malek: Actor
- Rami Yacoub: Music Producer, Songwriter
- Rami Said Khouri: Journalist, Author
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Arabic verb meaning 'to throw' or 'to shoot', historically referring to an archer.
- It is widely used across Arabic-speaking countries as well as in Hebrew-speaking regions as a diminutive or standalone name.