Declining since 1998, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Raiza since 1975
Babies named Raiza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Raiza is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, though it has never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1990, after which its usage generally declined. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208th, with about 1 in 267,878 baby girls receiving the name. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 1998, mirroring the broader trend of stylized, unique names fading in favor of more classic choices. Raiza has no strong association with any particular region, as its top states list is empty, suggesting it is used sparsely across the country. The name's exact etymology remains uncertain, but it likely draws from the more established Raisa, giving it a gentle, international feel.
Raiza is a modern name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of Raisa, which itself derives from the Greek word 'rhodon' meaning 'rose', or from the Hebrew 'ra'ah' meaning 'to see'. It emerged in the United States in the 1970s and has been in use steadily since then, with a peak in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Rai
Sibling names for Raiza
Names that share Raiza's style, for a brother or sister.
