Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Raisha since 1977
Babies named Raisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Raisha is a rare and modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. With a rank of 14,942 in 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 newborns, reflecting its enduring scarcity. The name reached its highest usage in 1989, but its trajectory has remained stable, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall. As a modern coinage, it likely draws inspiration from phonetic elements of names like Rasha or Aisha. Raisha is a choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with contemporary flair.
Raisha emerged as a given name in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1977. It is likely a creative respelling or variant of names such as Rasha (an Arabic name meaning 'young gazelle' or 'full of life') or a combination of the popular prefix 'Ray-' with the suffix '-isha' from names like Aisha. Its usage has remained rare, never entering the top 1000, with its peak in 1989. The name reflects modern naming trends that favor phonetic inventiveness and cross-cultural borrowing.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Rai, Sha
Sibling names for Raisha
Names that share Raisha's style, for a brother or sister.
