Reza
Boy nameReza has been given to 1,215 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 34,162 boys was named Reza.
Meaning & origin /ˈɹɛz.ə/
Borrowed from Iranian Persian رِضَا (rezâ), from Classical Persian رِضَا (rizā), borrowed from Arabic رِضَا (riḍā), from رِضًا (riḍan, “satisfaction, fulfillment”), verbal noun of رَضِيَ (raḍiya, “to be pleased; to be satisfied”).
Origin: Iranian Persian < Classical Persian < Arabic
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,215
Peak year
2022 (51 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1966
10-year trend
▲ +150%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Reza — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Reza.
FAQ
How popular is the name Reza?
Reza has been given to 1,215 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Reza peak?
Reza peaked in 2022, when 51 babies were given the name.
Is Reza a girl or boy name?
Reza is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Reza are boys).
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