The baby name Richa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-chah (IPA: /ˈriːtʃə/).
The baby name Richa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-chah (IPA: /ˈriːtʃə/).
Richa is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Richa is a feminine Indian given name rooted in Sanskrit ṛcā (ऋचा), meaning “hymn” or “sacred verse” - a single stanza in the Rigveda - ultimately from the verbal root ṛc, “to praise.” The sense extends to “laudation” and, by association, “learning grounded in scripture,” giving the name devotional and literary overtones.
As a personal name, Richa gained steady use across Hindi-, Bengali-, and Gujarati-speaking communities in the 20th century, reflecting a broader revival of classical Sanskrit vocabulary in modern naming. Common spellings include Richa (standard), Riccha (to mark the doubled consonant), and Richaa; scholars render it Ṛcā. Pet forms are Richi and Richu. It is sometimes confused with Rucha/Ruchika, which stem from a different root (ruc, “light; taste”) and carry the meaning “brightness” rather than “hymn.” Overall meaning: “hymn of praise; verse of the Vedas; one who praises.”
| Richa Chadha Richa Chadha is an Indian actress best known for her work in Hindi cinema, especially films like Gangs of Wasseypur and Fukrey. Born on 18 December 1986, she made her acting debut with a small role in the comedy film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!. | Richa Pallod Richa Pallod is an Indian actress best known for her role in the film 'Nuvve Kavali'. She has also appeared in movies like 'Shahjahan' and 'Alli Thandha Vaanam'. Born in 1980, she has worked in various Indian film industries including Bollywood and Tamil cinema. | Richa Gangopadhyay Richa Gangopadhyay is best known as a former Indian actress and model who mainly worked in Telugu cinema, with notable films including Leader, Mirapakay, and Bhai. Born Antara Gangopadhyay and now known as Richa Langella, she currently lives in Portland, Oregon. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Girls | 0 | #33 | 1 | 726 |
| IN | 0 | #60 | 11 | 2,963 | |
| JP | 0 | #76 | 2 | 4,057 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #101 | 2 | 3,319 |
| QA | 0 | #103 | 4 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| OM | 0 | #117 | 5 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #153 | 886 | 13,121 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #163 | 3 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #165 | 13 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #256 | 14 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #266 | 11 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Girls | 2018 | #286 | 5 | 2,960 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #292 | 25 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #327 | 25 | 8,539 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #328 | 4 | 9,639 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #347 | 50 | 15,987 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #350 | 2 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #356 | 4 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #399 | 8 | 8,413 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #451 | 103 | 20,968 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #499 | 17 | 19,177 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #521 | 66 | 18,916 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #537 | 17 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #588 | 28 | 16,104 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #682 | 9 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #695 | 6 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #813 | 17 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #821 | 6 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #870 | 66 | 25,931 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #901 | 30 | 5,610 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #902 | 19 | 15,656 |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #912 | 7 | 9,202 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #938 | 18 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #970 | 25 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #981 | 21 | 16,750 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,090 | 87 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,096 | 33 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,135 | 9 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,168 | 11 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,430 | 17 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,599 | 16 | 28,008 |
Richa is popular in 56 countries — most recent births per country:
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