Raza
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Raza is an Arabic name meaning “contentment”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 98.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Raza
Raza is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'contentment' or 'satisfaction'. It is derived from the root 'r-d-y', which conveys the concept of being pleased or well-disposed toward someone or something. This term holds deep significance in classical literature and theology, frequently denoting the state of being acceptable to the divine or living in a state of harmonious peace.
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Gender Usage of the Name Raza
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Raza is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 98.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Raza
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Raza is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 300K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 239K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.59M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Raza ranked #6,938 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,250 in 2024 — a drop of 1,688 places. Raza shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,906 in 1999. Its lowest recorded position was #8,839 in 2020. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell -2394 places (from #4,544 to #6,938).
Characteristics of the Name Raza
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- R — Boy Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- a — Boy Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Raza is a two-syllable name with a rhythmic, balanced phonetic profile ending in an open vowel. The name holds a recognized place in classical philosophical and religious discourse, particularly in the writings of Al-Razi. It maintains an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic through its simplicity and historical longevity.
Middle Names For Raza
Middle names used with RazaMethodology
Raza is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Raza Ali · Raza Hasan · Raza Mohammed
Middle name suggestions for RazaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Raza is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Raza Daniel · Raza Donald · Raza Dennis · Raza Dillon · Raza Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Raza
Bird AssociationsMethodology
Listed among the Bird-Inspired Boy Names, Raza is also used as the common name of Raza Island Lark (Alauda razae (Alexander, 1898)) in the Alaudidae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Raza. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Raza
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Razaq · Razak · Reza · View all 5 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Raza”
Dictionary Meaning of "Raza"Methodology
alternative form of raz
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How to Spell Raza in ASL
- R
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