Ramaya
Meaning of Ramaya
Ramaya is a female given name of Sanskrit origin, deriving from the root ram, meaning “delight” or “pleasure,” and is phonetically rendered as rah-MY-uh (/rɑˈmaɪjə/). Although it echoes the title of the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, Ramaya operates as an autonomous lexical unit rather than as a direct reference to any particular mythological figure. In the United States, its annual occurrence has remained modestly stable—ranging between five and twenty-one newborns from 1998 through 2024—with national rankings fluctuating roughly between 874 and 979. These metrics highlight its position as a distinctive, culturally resonant choice, favored by parents seeking both heritage and brevity. Its low frequency virtually guarantees that an elementary-school classroom will contain at most one Ramaya, barring an influx of Sanskrit enthusiasts.
Pronunciation
Sanskrit
- Pronunced as rah-MY-uh (/rɑˈmaɪjə/)
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