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    The first name Riza

    A unisex name from Persian meaning “satisfaction”, “fulfillment”, “to be pleased”.

    Pronounced /ˈɹiː.zə/ 2 syllables Unisex

    Meaning and origin

    Persian origin

    Riza means “satisfaction”, “fulfillment”, “to be pleased” in Persian.

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

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    Riza last appeared in the official list in 2017, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 2002, with 4 births (#2,636).

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    29
    babies named Riza, 1996–2025
    #4,812
    rank in 2017
    2002
    peak year

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

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Riza at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 6 girls born in the United States were named Riza, the 14,575th most popular girls’ name that year. It was used most in 2021, when 10 were.

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    96
    babies named Riza since 1880
    #14,575
    rank in 2025
    2021
    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.

    Nicknames and spellings

    Other spellings and forms

    Famous people named Riza

    4 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Riza Durmisi
      Danish footballer, born 1994
    • Riza Santos
      Canadian actress, born 1989
    • Riza Zalameda
      American tennis player, born 1986
    • Riza Halimi
      Albanian politician, born 1947

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    Questions

    What does the name Riza mean?
    Riza means “satisfaction”, “fulfillment”, “to be pleased” in Persian.
    What is the origin of the name Riza?
    Borrowed from Persian رِضَا (rizā), borrowed from Arabic رِضَا (riḍā), from رِضًا (riḍan, “satisfaction, fulfillment”), verbal noun of رَضِيَ (raḍiya, “to be pleased; to be satisfied”).
    How popular is the name Riza?
    In 2017, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Riza, ranking 4,812th. Its peak was 2002, with 4 births.
    When was Riza most popular?
    2021 in the United States, when 10 babies were named Riza, its highest rank at 10,168th.
    How do you pronounce Riza?
    Riza is /ˈɹiː.zə/, 2 syllables.
    What are other spellings of Riza?
    Reza and Raza.