Ramzi
Ramzi is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Symbolic or sign-like.
Origin and history
Ramzi is a given name of Arabic origin meaning 'symbolic' or 'sign-like'. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'ramz', which means symbol or sign. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
853 babies in the United States have been named Ramzi since 1880. It ranks #3824 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1818.
States where it is most popular
- CA (76.6 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- MI (4.7 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 133 |
| 1990-2000 | 178 |
| 2000-2010 | 196 |
| 2010-2019 | 195 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Famous people named Ramzi
- Ramzi Yousef: Convicted criminal
- Ramzi Abid: Athlete, Ice hockey player
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Arabic word 'ramz', which translates to symbol, code, or sign.
- Ramzi is widely used across the Middle East and North Africa as both a given name and a surname.