Razia
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 108 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
raid, an attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering
Razia is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the feminine form of Razi meaning 'content,' 'satisfied,' or 'pleased,' from the Arabic root. Razia Sultan was the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century — a woman who ruled in her own right in medieval India.
Razia Sultan — who rejected the veil, rode elephants, and led armies — was one of the most extraordinary rulers of medieval India, described as more capable than any of her male relatives. Her father, Iltutmish, chose her as his heir over his sons. Razia carries the weight of this pioneering female ruler.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Razia is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1988 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Razia’s rarity (108 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Razia has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 37 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 23 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | — |
The Story of Razia
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Razia is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Razia are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Razia?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Razia — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 37 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Razia by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #17093 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8385 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11897 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13492 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17596 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15829 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16009 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13185 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19216 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19854 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16002 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17784 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13304 |
| 1997 | 6 | #13343 |
| 1996 | 5 | #15289 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15180 |
| 1988 | 6 | #11394 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024