Niva vs Raisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niva

Girl #4,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"speech, utterance, expression"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,936
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niv

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Raisa

Girl #4,835 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Yiddish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Russian Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,835
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raya, Rai

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Popularity Comparison

Niva Rank #4,936
Raisa Rank #4,835

Raisa is more popular, ranked #4835 vs #4936 for Niva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niva ___

  • Niva Shira
  • Niva Tamar
  • Niva Yael
  • Niva Orly
  • Niva Liora
  • Niva Maya

Raisa ___

  • Raisa Sophia
  • Raisa Elena
  • Raisa Miriam
  • Raisa Nadia
  • Raisa Vera
  • Raisa Lena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Niva

Liav Lior Noa Eyal Talia

If you choose Raisa

Masha Nadia Vera Alexei Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niva or Raisa more popular?

Raisa is more popular, ranked #4835 compared to Niva at #4936 in the United States.

What do Niva and Raisa mean?

Niva means "speech, utterance, expression" (Hebrew origin). Raisa means "rose" (Yiddish/Hebrew origin).

Are Niva and Raisa boy or girl names?

Niva is primarily a girl name. Raisa is primarily a girl name.

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