Riza
A girl's name of Persian origin with 90 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Persian [in turn from Arabic]; variant forms Reza, Raza, Rizo
Riza is a girl's baby name of Persian origin, from reza meaning 'contentment' or 'satisfaction, approval.' In Turkish, it carries the same meaning. It is also a common name in Muslim communities worldwide.
Riza carries a beautiful spiritual aspiration — to be content and at peace, satisfied with life's blessings.
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In the American context, Riza is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1971–2023). Its Persian roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 90 total births, Riza exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Riza has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 16 | — |
The Story of Riza
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Riza is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Riza are most likely born between 2011 and 2023.
How rare is Riza?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Riza is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 31 births that decade.
Riza by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1971–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #13179 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17265 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10163 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10916 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12507 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18316 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12773 |
| 1994 | 5 | #15203 |
| 1993 | 5 | #15236 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11092 |
| 1981 | 5 | #11712 |
| 1979 | 5 | #11476 |
| 1978 | 5 | #11033 |
| 1971 | 6 | #8089 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2023