Ramona Silva

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ramona Silva — Latin
96K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ramona Silva is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Ramona is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Ramona is usually a feminine given name, the feminine form of Ramon (Spanish) and Raymond (Old German), meaning "wise protector". Today, it is used in Spain, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Italy, and Portugal, and in some countries of Latin America and North America. It was made popular by the 19th century novel Ramona and by a series of Ramona children's books by Beverly Cleary. The name Ramona was a popular first name for women (rank 296 of 4276) in the United States in 1960. The surname Silva: Silva is a surname of Portuguese or Galician origin which is widespread in the Portuguese-speaking countries including Brazil. The name is derived from Latin silva ("forest" or "woodland"). It is the family name of the House of Silva. The name is widespread in Galician-speaking regions of Spain (mostly in Galicia) and even more so in regions of the former Portuguese Empire in the Americas (being the most common surname in Brazil), in Africa and Asia, notably in India and Sri Lanka. It is also quite common in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Ramona is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 96K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ramona reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ramona

Latin

Ramona is usually a feminine given name, the feminine form of Ramon (Spanish) and Raymond (Old German), meaning "wise protector". Today, it is used in Spain, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Italy, and Portugal, and in some countries of Latin America and North America. It was made popular by the 19th century novel Ramona and by a series of Ramona children's books by Beverly Cleary. The name Ramona was a popular first name for women (rank 296 of 4276) in the United States in 1960.

Surname: Silva

Spanish

Silva is a surname of Portuguese or Galician origin which is widespread in the Portuguese-speaking countries including Brazil. The name is derived from Latin silva ("forest" or "woodland"). It is the family name of the House of Silva. The name is widespread in Galician-speaking regions of Spain (mostly in Galicia) and even more so in regions of the former Portuguese Empire in the Americas (being the most common surname in Brazil), in Africa and Asia, notably in India and Sri Lanka. It is also quite common in Spanish-speaking Latin America.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ramona is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ramona by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ramona Silva

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ramona Silva:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ramona?
The first name Ramona originates from Latin. Ramona is usually a feminine given name, the feminine form of Ramon (Spanish) and Raymond (Old German), meaning "wise protector". Today, it is used in Spain, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Italy, and Portugal, and in some countries of Latin America and North America. It was made popular by the 19th century novel Ramona and by a series of Ramona children's books by Beverly Cleary. The name Ramona was a popular first name for women (rank 296 of 4276) in the United States in 1960.
When was Ramona most popular?
The name Ramona reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Silva?
The surname Silva originates from Spanish. Silva is a surname of Portuguese or Galician origin which is widespread in the Portuguese-speaking countries including Brazil. The name is derived from Latin silva ("forest" or "woodland"). It is the family name of the House of Silva. The name is widespread in Galician-speaking regions of Spain (mostly in Galicia) and even more so in regions of the former Portuguese Empire in the Americas (being the most common surname in Brazil), in Africa and Asia, notably in India and Sri Lanka. It is also quite common in Spanish-speaking Latin America.
What are the origins of the name Ramona Silva?
The name Ramona Silva combines two different traditions: the first name Ramona has Latin roots, while the surname Silva originates from Spanish.
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