Ghali vs Raza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ghali

Boy #5,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Moroccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,829
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ghal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Raza

Boy #5,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"contentment, divine satisfaction"

Origin: Arabic root r-d-y

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Urdu South Asian Shia Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,956
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ray, Raz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ghali Rank #5,829
Raza Rank #5,956

Ghali is more popular, ranked #5829 vs #5956 for Raza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ghali ___

  • Ghali Mohammed
  • Ghali Hassan
  • Ghali Omar
  • Ghali Youssef
  • Ghali Kareem
  • Ghali Tariq

Raza ___

  • Raza Ali
  • Raza Hassan
  • Raza Hussain
  • Raza Karim
  • Raza Mehdi
  • Raza Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ghali

Amira Yasmin Omar Hassan Leila

If you choose Raza

Zara Layla Ali Hassan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghali or Raza more popular?

Ghali is more popular, ranked #5829 compared to Raza at #5956 in the United States.

What do Ghali and Raza mean?

Ghali means "precious, dear, beloved" (Arabic origin). Raza means "contentment, divine satisfaction" (Arabic root r-d-y origin).

Are Ghali and Raza boy or girl names?

Ghali is primarily a boy name. Raza is primarily a boy name.

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