Raziya
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 407 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Raziya peaked during the Gen Z era, when 26 babies received this name in a single year (2012). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Raziya remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Raziya ranks #10073 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Raziya is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'content,' 'satisfied,' or 'the one who is pleased,' from the Arabic ridha (رضى) — the quality of contentment and acceptance. In Islamic spirituality, ridha is a high spiritual state — being at peace with whatever God has ordained.
Razia Sultan, who reigned as the Sultanate of Delhi's only female ruler in the 13th century, is the name's most powerful historical bearer. A name of spiritual depth and royal heritage combined.
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Phonetically, Raziya belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Raziya’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Raziya climbed 2414 spots in the last 20 years — from #12487 to #10073.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 67 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 208 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 112 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 20 | — |
The Story of Raziya
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Raziya is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Raziya are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.
How rare is Raziya?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Raziya — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1993, peaked in the 2010s with 208 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Raziya by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Raziya per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1993–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #10073 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11960 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8415 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7945 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5615 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7273 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6465 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5783 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5570 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5794 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5755 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5611 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5376 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7711 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8205 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7283 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5714 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7038 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8147 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9329 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1993–2024