Declining since 2013, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Raziya since 1993
Babies named Raziya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 208 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Raziya has been used in the United States since at least 1993, when it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records. It experienced a modest peak in 2012 (rank 13,208) but has been falling in usage since 2013, reflecting broader trends away from less common names. With a current 1 in 267,878 birth rate, it remains a rare but recognized choice, especially within Muslim-American families. The name's trajectory suggests it maintains steady, if niche, appeal, and its connection to the historical figure Razia Sultana gives it cultural weight beyond its numbers.
Raziya is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root r-d-y (رضي), conveying satisfaction, contentment, and approval. It is a variant of Radhiya or Radiya, closely related to the masculine name Radi. The name has been used across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia, where it is also associated with Razia Sultana, the 13th-century female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Razi, Ziya, Razz
Sibling names for Raziya
Names that share Raziya's style, for a brother or sister.
