The baby name Rhaisa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreɪsə/ (RAY-sə),/ˈraɪsə/ (RYE-sə).
The baby name Rhaisa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈreɪsə/ (RAY-sə),/ˈraɪsə/ (RYE-sə).
Rhaisa is Arabic, Russian, Slavic in Origin.
Rhaisa is a modern spelling of Raisa, a cross-cultural female name with layered roots. In Arabic, it reflects ra'isa, the feminine form of ra'is, meaning "leader" or "chief." In Eastern Europe and Jewish communities, it aligns with Yiddish/Slavic forms related to Rose (Raizel/Roiza), yielding the sense of "rose." The variant entered Russian and Ukrainian as Raisa/Rayisa and traveled widely.
The h-insertion appears chiefly in Brazilian Portuguese alongside Raísa and Raissa, gaining use in the late 20th century; public figures like Brazilian actress Rhaisa Batista have increased visibility. Elsewhere, the classic Raisa remains standard, notably borne by Raisa Gorbacheva, which helped popularize the name in the Soviet era. Variants include Raisa, Raísa, Raissa, Raïssa, Rayisa, and Raysa; diminutives Rai and Isa are common. With dual meanings ("leader" and "rose"), Rhaisa balances strength and softness across languages.
Rhaisa is a rare name. Across 10 countries, we found 30 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| BR | 0 | #358 | 3 | 5,969 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #987 | 6 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Rhaisa is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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