The nameReza
Reza is a Persian name of contentment, honoured through an imam.
- Boy's name
- Persian
Meaning
Reza comes from the Arabic rida, "contentment, satisfaction".
Origin
Persian, from Arabic.
History
Imam Reza, the eighth Shia imam, is buried in Mashhad. In England and Wales Reza reached 1383rd place in 1999.
Popularity of the name Reza
Reza in the United States
Reza was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 254 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Reza. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Reza in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 42 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Reza
Names from the same generation as Reza, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reza mean?
Reza comes from the Arabic rida, "contentment, satisfaction".
What is the origin of the name Reza?
Persian, from Arabic.
Is Reza a girl's or a boy's name?
Reza is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Reza?
In 2024, Reza was the 3103rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 39 births.
What are good sibling names for Reza?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Yasmina, Roisin, Lyana and Aziza for a sister, Othman, Casimir, Murad and Farid for a brother.