Holding steady, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Raza since 1981
Babies named Raza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1995, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raza's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Raza is a name rooted in Arabic, meaning contentment or satisfaction. It entered U.S. records in 1981, reflecting immigration from Muslim-majority regions. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023 (rank 6,143 with 1 in 122,005 boys), and has shown a stable trajectory into the 2020s. Though not widely used in the United States, it carries cultural and religious significance, particularly in Shia Islam due to the veneration of Imam Ali al-Ridha. The name is also common in South Asia, where it appears in Urdu and Persian contexts with the additional meaning of hope or desire.
Raza derives from Arabic رَضَا (raḍā), meaning 'contentment' or 'satisfaction'. It is also related to the root r-ḍ-y, which conveys approval and goodwill. The name is used widely in Muslim-majority countries, including South Asia, and is common among Shia communities due to its association with Imam Ali al-Ridha (the eighth Shia Imam). In Urdu and Persian contexts, it sometimes carries the meaning 'hope' or 'desire'.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Raza
Names that share Raza's style, for a brother or sister.
