Declining since 2010, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Raziyah since 2004
Babies named Raziyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Raziyah is a rare Arabic name that entered U.S. baby name records in 2004. It reached its highest popularity at rank 13,208 in 2010 and has been falling in use since, with a one-in-N rate of 267,878 in 2025. The name is strongly associated with Islamic culture and carries the meaning of contentment and divine approval. While not geographically concentrated in any U.S. state, its steady if modest use reflects appreciation among families seeking a name with clear spiritual roots.
Raziyah derives from the Arabic root r-ḍ-y, carrying the sense of contentment and approval. It is a feminine form of the name Razi, closely linked to the concept of ridha (divine satisfaction) in Islamic theology. The name is used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities internationally, often chosen for its spiritual connotation of being pleasing to God.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Razi, Ziya, Yaya
Sibling names for Raziyah
Names that share Raziyah's style, for a brother or sister.
