Ramira
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 90 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name, masculine equivalent Ramiro
Ramira is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, the feminine form of Ramiro — from the Visigothic name composed of ragin ('counsel') and mers ('fame'), meaning 'famous counsel' or 'renowned advisor.' Several kings of Asturias and Aragon bore the name Ramiro, giving it deep medieval Iberian roots.
Ramira is used across Latin America, where the -ira ending feminizes a robust Spanish surname-name into something flowing and warm. It carries the dignified heritage of the Asturian kingdom — the Christian enclave that resisted Moorish conquest and laid the foundations for modern Spain.
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Ramira appeared in SSA records in 2006, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Spanish roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 90 recorded births, Ramira has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ramira has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | #13266 | — |
| 2010s | 39 | #15483 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 15 | #19581 | — |
The Story of Ramira
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Ramira is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Ramira are most likely born between 2006 and 2022.
How rare is Ramira?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ramira — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 39 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Ramira by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10873 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10965 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14900 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14864 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14726 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17585 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17870 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14178 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16097 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16101 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11066 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19541 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19843 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19360 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024