Risa: Meaning of Baby Name Risa

Risa Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,155 baby girls have been named Risa. The name peaked in 1962 with 131 US births that year (rank #929). In 2024, ranked #7497 nationally — 6,568 places below its 1962 peak.

Top States for Risa

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Risa births are: New York (808), California (388), Texas (146).

Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Risa

If you like Risa's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →

4-Letter Names Starting with R

Names with Risa's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.

Quick Facts About Risa

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Spanish baby names in our dictionary

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Spanish female names

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4-letter R-names in our dictionary

259

R-female names total

Not in registry

US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Risa to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Risa against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

Risa vs Olivia 210,124 births since 2014

Risa vs Emma 202,477 births since 2014

Risa vs Sophia 169,709 births since 2014

Risa vs Isabella 158,431 births since 2014

Risa vs Ava 157,356 births since 2014

Risa vs Charlotte 151,872 births since 2014

Risa vs Mia 149,779 births since 2014

Risa vs Amelia 142,728 births since 2014

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