Girl name · Germanic
Ramona
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: counsel protectorRamona is a girl's name that comes from Germanic and means "counsel protector". It is used in Spanish and English.
- Meaning
- Counsel protector
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- rah-MOH-nah (Spanish)
Meaning and origin of Ramona
As a girl's name, Ramona comes from Germanic and means "counsel protector". It is used in Spanish and English.
In Spanish, say rah-MOH-nah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
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“Plenty of RAM and a lovely name”
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“A spirited Spanish name for a spirited girl”
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“Spanish for wise protector, spunky and bookish”
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“Counsel protector; Germanic. Feminine of Ramón. Say rah-MOH-nah”
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“Counsel protector; Germanic. Spirited heroine of beloved children's books”
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How popular is Ramona?
- US rank in 2025
- #733
- 373 babies, 232 per million girls
- Best rank
- #117 in 1928
- 2,239 babies that year
- Babies since 1881
- At least 70,874
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 42 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 104 per million |
| 1900s | 168 per million |
| 1910s | 271 per million |
| 1920s | 643 per million |
| 1930s | 949 per million |
| 1940s | 539 per million |
| 1950s | 762 per million |
| 1960s | 708 per million |
| 1970s | 374 per million |
| 1980s | 137 per million |
| 1990s | 62 per million |
| 2000s | 48 per million |
| 2010s | 139 per million |
| 2020s | 221 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #952 | #893 | #841 | #817 | #804 | #796 | #787 | #794 | #771 | #733 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Ramona
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- RaimundaCounsel protector (Germanic, girl)
- RaymondeCounsel protector (Germanic, girl)
Names spelled like Ramona
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- RagnaCounsel of the gods (Old Norse, girl)
- RaimondaCounsel and protection (Germanic, girl)
- RanaTo gaze, look intently (Arabic, girl)
- RíonaQueenly one (Irish Gaelic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- AlexDefender, protector (Greek, unisex)
- AlfredElf counsel (Old English, boy)
- KonradBold counsel (Germanic, boy)
- WilhelminaResolute protector (Germanic, girl)
- WilliamResolute protector (Germanic, boy)
- WilmaResolute protector (Germanic, girl)
- AlfredoElf counsel (Old English, boy)
- ConradBold counsel (Germanic, boy)
- OsmundGod protector (Old English, boy)
- RadegundCounsel and war (Germanic, girl)
Middle names for Ramona
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- AmberAmber, golden fossil resin (Arabic, girl)
- FernLeafy woodland plant (Old English, girl)
- GraceGrace, divine favor (Latin, girl)
- GwenWhite, fair, blessed (Welsh, girl)
- PaigeYoung servant, page (Old French, girl)
- PearlPrecious gem from the sea (Latin, girl)
- TheaA goddess (Greek, girl)
- WrenSmall brown songbird (Old English, unisex)
More girl names from Germanic
- EmmaWhole, universal (Germanic, girl)
- AlinaShort form of Adelina, Albina and names ending in -alina (Germanic, girl)
- AliceNobility, of noble kind (Germanic, girl)
- CharlotteFree man, feminine of Charles (Germanic, girl)
- LouiseFamous warrior (Germanic, girl)
- AdaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdelaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdeleNoble one (Germanic, girl)
- AmeliaPossibly vigorous, brave (Germanic, girl)
- BertaBright, famous (Germanic, girl)
Ramona: common questions
What does the name Ramona mean?
Ramona comes from Germanic and means "counsel protector".
Is Ramona a boy or girl name?
Ramona is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Ramona come from?
Ramona comes from Germanic and means "counsel protector". Today it is used in Spanish and English.
How do you pronounce Ramona?
In Spanish, say rah-MOH-nah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Ramona?
Ramona ranked #733 in the US in 2025, with 373 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Ramona?
Forms of Ramona with the same meaning and origin include Raimunda (Portuguese) and Raymonde (French).
What middle names go with Ramona?
Middle names that flow well with Ramona include Amber, Fern, Grace, Gwen and Paige. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.