The nameRaïssa
Raïssa is a Russian girl's name made famous in France by Raisa Gorbachova. It was mostly given in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Russian
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It is sometimes linked to Greek or to the Arabic ra'isa, "leader", without certainty.
Origin
Russian. It is also spelled Raisa.
History
Raïssa appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the early 1990s, a few years after Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife Raisa came onto the world stage.
Popularity of the name Raïssa
Raïssa in France
Raïssa was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 745 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Raïssa. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Raïssa in France were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 33 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
Raïssa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raïssa mean?
Its meaning is debated. It is sometimes linked to Greek or to the Arabic ra'isa, "leader", without certainty.
What is the origin of the name Raïssa?
Russian. It is also spelled Raisa.
Is Raïssa a girl's or a boy's name?
Raïssa is a girl's name.