Raziyah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "contented" or "satisfied".
Name Census estimates that about 266 living Americans carry the first name Raziyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raziyah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raziyah births was 2010 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raziyah. 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
266
~ 1 in 1,288,550 Americans
Peak year
2010
22 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,119
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Raziyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raziyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 153 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Raziyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raziyah 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 Raziyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raziyahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Raziyah
The name Raziyah has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "radi," which means "to be pleased or satisfied." The name is often associated with contentment, satisfaction, and a state of inner peace.
Historically, the name Raziyah gained prominence during the Delhi Sultanate, a Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 13th to the 16th century. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Razia Sultan, who reigned as the Sultan of Delhi from 1236 to 1240. She was the first and only female monarch of the Delhi Sultanate, known for her leadership, wisdom, and unwavering determination in a male-dominated era.
The name Raziyah can also be found in various Islamic texts and scriptures, particularly in the context of describing the divine attributes of God and the state of contentment and satisfaction that believers strive to attain through their faith.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Raziyah. One such figure was Raziyah al-Muqaddasah (1135-1178), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Damascus, Syria. Her teachings and writings on spiritual enlightenment and the path to inner peace have left a lasting impact on Islamic mysticism.
Another prominent figure was Raziyah Begum (1527-1572), a powerful regent and influential political figure during the Mughal Empire in India. She played a crucial role in the governance of the empire and was known for her political acumen and diplomatic skills.
In the modern era, Raziyah Ismat (1904-1958) was a prominent Pakistani poet and writer, celebrated for her contributions to Urdu literature. Her works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, reflecting her deep understanding of the name's essence.
Raziyah Vabgar (1905-1989) was an influential Kurdish writer, poet, and activist from Iran. She was a pioneering figure in promoting women's rights and advocating for the preservation of Kurdish language and culture, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.
The name Raziyah has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance, symbolizing contentment, satisfaction, and inner peace.
People
Raziyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raziyah 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
Raziyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raziyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 266 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raziyah 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 1,288,550 US residents.
Is Raziyah a common name?
We classify Raziyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 268 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raziyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Raziyah was 2010, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raziyah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raziyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raziyah 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.