Meaning and history
Rama is a Sanskrit masculine name meaning “pleasing,” “delightful,” or “charming.” In Hindu tradition Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana, celebrated for virtue, duty, and kingship. The name also occurs independently in other cultures and is sometimes used for women.
20062006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: 8 births, rank #8,803
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: 8 births, rank #8,864
2013: 6 births, rank #10,728
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: 9 births, rank #8,040
20162016: no US SSA record for this spelling
2017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: 9 births, rank #8,154
2019: 11 births, rank #7,173
2020: 7 births, rank #9,554
20212021: 8 births, rank #8,825
2022: 12 births, rank #6,828
2023: 12 births, rank #6,897
2024: 5 births, rank #12,349
20252025: 11 births, rank #7,194
In 2025, 11 babies were recorded with the name Rama, ranking #7,194 among boys.