Girl · #12,180 in 2026

Riza

A riza or oklad, sometimes called a "revetment" in English, is a thin metal cover protecting an icon. It is usually made of gilt or silvered metal with repoussé work and is pierced to expose elements of the underlying painting. It is sometimes enameled, filigreed, or set with artificial, semi-precious or even precious stones and pearls.

Current Rank
#12,180
Peak Rank
#9,562 (2021)
Total Babies
90
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1971
First Year
2023
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#9562
Peak Rank
90
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Riza

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A riza or oklad, sometimes called a "revetment" in English, is a thin metal cover protecting an icon. It is usually made of gilt or silvered metal with repoussé work and is pierced to expose elements of the underlying painting. It is sometimes enameled, filigreed, or set with artificial, semi-precious or even precious stones and pearls.

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The Story of Riza

Riza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 10 Rizas were born — ranking #9,562 that year. As of 2026, Riza ranks #12,180 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 90 Rizas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Riza

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riza

What does the name Riza mean?
A riza or oklad, sometimes called a "revetment" in English, is a thin metal cover protecting an icon. It is usually made of gilt or silvered metal with repoussé work and is pierced to expose elements of the underlying painting. It is sometimes enameled, filigreed, or set with artificial, semi-precious or even precious stones and pearls.
How popular is Riza in 2026?
In 2026, Riza ranks #12,180 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Riza most popular?
Riza reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #9,562 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Riza a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Riza is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Riza?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Riza include Vivie, Rosilee, Mellow. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Riza

Riza is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 90 births in the dataset. Riza's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #9,562. Use the chart and map above to compare Riza's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.