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    The first name Reza

    A boy’s name meaning “satisfaction”, “fulfillment”, “to be pleased”.

    Pronounced /ˈɹɛz.ə/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

    Meaning and origin

    Reza means “satisfaction”, “fulfillment”, “to be pleased”.

    Borrowed from Iranian Persian رِضَا (rezâ), from Classical Persian رِضَا (rizā), borrowed from Arabic رِضَا (riḍā), from رِضًا (riḍan, “satisfaction, fulfillment”), verbal noun of رَضِيَ (raḍiya, “to be pleased; to be satisfied”).

    A form of Riza.

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 4 boys were named Reza, making it the 4,275th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2014, with 10 births (#2,079).

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    156
    babies named Reza, 1996–2025
    #4,275
    rank in 2025
    2014
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Reza with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Reza at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 50 boys born in the United States were named Reza, the 2,635th most popular boys’ name that year.

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    1,215
    babies named Reza since 1880
    #2,635
    rank in 2025
    2025
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Famous people named Reza

    3 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Reza Asadi
      Association football player, born 1996
    • Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani
      Badminton player, born 1998
    • Reza Sixo Safai
      American actor, born 1972

    Questions

    What does the name Reza mean?
    Reza means “satisfaction”, “fulfillment”, “to be pleased”.
    How popular is the name Reza?
    In 2025, 4 boys born in England and Wales were named Reza, ranking 4,275th. Its peak was 2014, with 10 births.
    Is Reza a boy's or a girl's name?
    Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 1,215 US babies named Reza since 1880 were boys.
    When was Reza most popular?
    2025 in the United States, when 50 babies were named Reza, its highest rank at 2,635th.
    How do you pronounce Reza?
    Reza is /ˈɹɛz.ə/, 2 syllables.
    What name is Reza a form of?
    Reza is a form of Riza.
    Is Reza also a surname?
    Yes. Reza is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.