Will my child share the name Ramla with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Ramla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ramla in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ramla becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ramla is declining: down 754 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #1,343 in 2005.

Is Ramla a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ramla is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ramla a popular baby name in the United States?

Ramla does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ramla

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Ramla is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ramla in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ramla

Ramla has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2558 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1343 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ramla is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ramla in their class.