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Raziyah

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Pronounced rah-ZEE-yah /rɑˈziː.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A fuller spelling of Arabic Raziya, 'content; satisfied; well-pleased', from the root radiya. Historically linked to Razia Sultana, the thirteenth-century ruler of Delhi.Medium

In 30 seconds: The fuller spelling of Raziya: Arabic for 'content; well-pleased' (said 'rah-ZEE-yah'). Established and dignified.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA fuller spelling of Arabic Raziya, 'content; satisfied; well-pleased', from the root radiya. Historically linked to Razia Sultana, the thirteenth-century ruler of Delhi.
U.S. rank (2024)#13119 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020042024

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

Raziyah is a full spelling of Arabic Raziya, from the root radiya, 'to be content'. It shares its history with Razia Sultana of Delhi. It remains established in the Muslim world and rare in the U.S. (said 'rah-ZEE-yah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare here, historic, and warm.

Did you know? Raziya's root also gives Radiyah — the same idea of contentment, spelled two ways depending on how the Arabic consonant is carried into English.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Raziyah — Arabic Raziya, 'content'; root radiya; Razia Sultana of Delhi

Variations

RaziyaRaziahRadiyah

Nicknames

RaziZiyaRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raziyah mean?

Raziyah means 'content; satisfied; well-pleased' in Arabic, from the root radiya.

How do you pronounce Raziyah?

It's said rah-ZEE-yah /rɑˈziː.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Raziyah a boy or girl name?

Raziyah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Raziyah?

Raziyah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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