The baby name Rayza is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreɪ.zə/ (RAY-zə).
The baby name Rayza is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreɪ.zə/ (RAY-zə).
Rayza is in Origin.
Rayza is a modern phonetic spelling that intersects two name traditions. In Yiddish, it reflects Reyze/Reiza, a medieval Ashkenazi name from Middle High German Rose, “rose,” with diminutives Reyzl and cognates Rosa/Roza. In the Slavic world it aligns with Raisa (Russian/Ukrainian Rayisa), a name popular in the 20th century - famously borne by Raisa Gorbacheva - whose etymology is debated: some link it to Arabic ra’īsa “female leader, chief,” others to Greek rhadios “easy, relaxed.”
Usage spread from Eastern Europe into Israel and the Americas through Jewish and Russian diasporas; Brazilian Portuguese favors Raíssa, while Spanish-influenced communities often write Raiza. Contemporary English speakers adopt Rayza for its clear pronunciation (RAY-zah) and zesty look. Variants include Raisa, Raiza, Rayisa, Raíssa, Reiza, Reyza; short forms include Rae and Raya. Meanings range from “rose” to “leader” to “lighthearted/serene,” depending on the lineage chosen.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| PE | 0 | #325 | 5 | 6,350 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BR | 0 | #356 | 5 | 5,969 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BO | 0 | #406 | 3 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #457 | 25 | 9,861 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #554 | 8 | 19,177 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #556 | 56 | 9,488 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #742 | 204 | 14,861 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #803 | 139 | 12,708 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #830 | 22 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2005 | #915 | 10 | 9,844 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #925 | 11 | 25,931 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #968 | 16 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,055 | 24 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,098 | 14 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 39 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,168 | 16 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Rayza is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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