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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ramesh — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rameses|Ramesses
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Ramesh

RAH-mesh · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13625 in 2021

Peak: #13625 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13625 in 2021

Peak: #13625 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19922021

Rank #13625 · Falling since 1992

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritHinduReligiousMeaningfulIndian2-syllableDivineVirtueClassicStrong
Character
divine joyspiritual strengthnoble leadershipcompassionate wisdomsteady devotion
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rameshs

insightfulphilosophicalcompassionateenlightenedarticulate
STRONG
High confidence

Ramesh is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Ramesh at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit 'rama' (pleasing) + 'ish' (lord). Name of Hindu deity Lord Rama, signifying divine joy and virtue.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#13625 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Ramesh Balsekar
Spiritual teacher
Ramesh Sippy
Film director
Similar Sound
Rohan◈RahulRaviRajeshArun
Similar Style
ArjunAshokAdityaVikramSanjay
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ramesh
AnjaliPriyaIshaArjunAshokKavya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ramesh · Overview
Summary

Ramesh is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful character
Ramesh carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ramesh.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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