Ramadan
r(a)-ma-dan
US Popularity:13651
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:To be consumed by grief and sorrow; Parched, scorched
Ramadan is a boy’s name of Arabic origin and means "to be consumed by grief and sorrow" and "parched" or "scorched." Parents may be drawn to this melodic name if baby is born in the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar. Ramadan as a baby name pays homage to the holy month of fasting universally celebrated and observed in the Islamic faith where the doors of paradise are opened and evil ceases to exist. Having baby arrive during this joyous time of worship is an honor and blessing that deserves recognition with a name such as Ramadan.
Ramadan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ramadan is currently #4050 on The Bump
Boy:Ramadan is currently #1340 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ramadan is currently #13651 in U.S. births
Boy:Ramadan is currently #5539 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#13651
in 2022
+ 1460
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Ramadan
Behind the Name, Ramadan, November 2019
WordSense Dictionary, Ramadan
Britannica, Ramadan, December 2023
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