Reza
Borrowed from Iranian Persian رِضَا (rezâ), from Classical Persian رِضَا (rizā), borrowed from Arabic رِضَا (riḍā), from رِضًا (riḍan, “satisfaction, fulfillment”)…
Every Reza since 1966 — 1,215 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reza
Reza is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,635 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,215 American babies have been named Reza. Its peak came in 2022, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reza stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 50 | #2,635 |
| 2024 | — | — | 40 | #3,089 |
| 2023 | — | — | 46 | #2,793 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,063 | 42 | #2,985 |
| 2021 | — | — | 39 | #3,108 |
| 2020 | — | — | 35 | #3,256 |
| 2019 | — | — | 37 | #3,180 |
| 2018 | — | — | 31 | #3,589 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,566 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,752 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,853 |
| 2014 | — | — | 34 | #3,287 |
| 2013 | — | — | 39 | #2,940 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,440 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,395 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,302 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,755 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,685 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,168 |
| 2006 | — | — | 26 | #3,866 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,229 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,558 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,216 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #4,017 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,607 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,995 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,225 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,927 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,575 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,903 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,873 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,761 |
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Famous people named Reza
- Reza Shah Politician · 1878–1944
- Reza Abbasi Painter · 1565–1635
- Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran Nobleman · b. 1960
- Reza Hosseini Nassab Religious figure · b. 1960
- Reza Ghoochannejhad Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reza mean?
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”).
How popular is the name Reza in 2025?
Reza ranked #2,635 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reza?
1,215 babies have been named Reza in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reza most popular?
Reza peaked in 2022, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Reza a boy or girl name?
Reza is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reza rising or falling?
Reza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Reza?
Well-known people named Reza include Reza Shah (politician), Reza Abbasi (painter), Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran (nobleman).