Razia
An Arabic feminine name meaning "contentment" or "satisfaction".
Name Census estimates that about 106 living Americans carry the first name Razia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Razia today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Razia births was 2023 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Razia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
106
~ 1 in 3,233,531 Americans
Peak year
2023
13 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,093
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Razia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Razia from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 37 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Razia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Razia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Razia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Razia
The name Razia is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "Raziyah," which means "pleasing," "content," or "satisfied." It is a feminine name that has been used for centuries in various parts of the Middle East and South Asia.
The earliest known reference to the name Razia can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was borne by Razia Sultana, the first and only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in India. Razia Sultana, born in 1205 and ruled from 1236 to 1240, was a remarkable woman who defied societal norms and established her authority as a capable and just ruler.
In Islamic literature, the name Razia is mentioned in the Quran as a form of gratitude and contentment. The name gained popularity among Muslim communities and spread across the regions influenced by Islamic culture and traditions.
Throughout history, several notable women have carried the name Razia. Razia Iqbal, born in 1968, is a British journalist and broadcaster who has worked for various media outlets, including the BBC and The Guardian. Razia Sultana, born in 1934, was a pioneering Bangladeshi lawyer and human rights activist who fought for women's rights and social justice.
Another prominent figure is Razia Khan, an Indian classical musician and Sufi singer from the 20th century, known for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sufi music. Razia Bhatti, born in 1949, is a Pakistani politician and social activist who has worked tirelessly for women's empowerment and education in her country.
Razia Ismail, born in 1930, was a South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress (ANC), who played a significant role in the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Razia throughout history, each making their mark in various fields, from politics and activism to music and journalism, and exemplifying the strength, resilience, and contentment associated with the name's meaning.
People
Razia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Razia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Razia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Razia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 106 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Razia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,233,531 US residents.
Is Razia a common name?
We classify Razia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Razia most popular?
The single biggest year for Razia was 2023, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Razia is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Razia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Razia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.