Risa

Risa is a girl's name of Japanese 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 girls in the United States.

Risa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɹi(ː)zə/

About the name Risa

Risa belongs to the Japanese and English & American 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, Risa first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #909 in 1966, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 4,155 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Risa in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#909 in 1966
Peak year
1962
Babies named Risa in 2024
15
Total since 1880
4,155

Risa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3126 in 1996
Babies named Risa in 2019
3
Total since 1996
24

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Risa mean?

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

Is Risa a boy or girl name?

Risa is a girl name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Risa?

Risa comes from the Japanese and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Risa?

Risa first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #909 in 1966, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Risa?

Risa is pronounced /ˈɹi(ː)zə/ (IPA).

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.