Raza

Raza is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Raza at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Raza

Raza belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Raza first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4009 in 1995, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 372 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Raza in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#4009 in 1995
Peak year
1995
Babies named Raza in 2024
15
Total since 1880
372

Raza in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1048 in 2000
Babies named Raza in 2025
3
Total since 1996
217

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raza mean?

The meaning of Raza is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Raza a boy or girl name?

Raza is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Raza?

Raza comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Raza?

Raza first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #4009 in 1995, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.