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Raisha

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Pronounced RY-shah /ˈraɪ.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Raisa, 'leader; chief; noblewoman; a woman of standing' (from ra'is, 'chief; head'). A name of dignity, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Raisha means 'leader; noblewoman' (said 'RY-shah'). Strong and graceful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Raisa, 'leader; chief; noblewoman; a woman of standing' (from ra'is, 'chief; head'). A name of dignity, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2020)#16979 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919772020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raisha comes from the Arabic Raisa, 'leader; chief; noblewoman.' It reads strong and graceful — rare in the U.S. (said 'RY-shah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, dignified, and graceful.

Did you know? Raisha is a spelling of the Arabic Raisa, 'leader; chief; noblewoman' (from ra'is, 'chief; head') — a name of dignity and standing, noted honestly (said 'RY-shah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Raisha — Arabic Raisa; 'leader; noblewoman'

Variations

RaisaRayeshaRaysha

Nicknames

RaiSha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raisha mean?

Raisha is Arabic (Raisa) for 'leader; chief; noblewoman.'

How do you pronounce Raisha?

It's said RY-shah /ˈraɪ.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raisha a boy or girl name?

Raisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Raisha?

Raisha is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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