Ridha

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Pronounced RID-hah /ˈrɪd.hə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic ridha, 'contentment; satisfaction; God's good pleasure' — a spiritually weighty word, also linked to Imam al-Rida. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene Arabic name: Ridha means 'contentment; God's good pleasure' (said 'RID-hah'). Peaceful and deep.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic ridha, 'contentment; satisfaction; God's good pleasure' — a spiritually weighty word, also linked to Imam al-Rida. Noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2016)#18308 ↘ Falling

2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ridha comes from the Arabic for 'contentment; God's good pleasure,' a name of peace and faith. It reads serene and deep — rare in the U.S. (said 'RID-hah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, serene, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Ridha is Arabic for 'contentment; God's good pleasure' — a spiritually weighty word, also linked to Imam al-Rida — noted respectfully (said 'RID-hah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ridha — Arabic 'contentment; God's pleasure'

Variations

RidaRidhaaReda

Nicknames

RidRidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ridha mean?

Ridha is Arabic for 'contentment; God's good pleasure.'

How do you pronounce Ridha?

It's said RID-hah /ˈrɪd.hə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ridha a boy or girl name?

Ridha is a girl's name.

How popular is Ridha?

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