Raza vs Ziah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Ziah

Girl #3,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, splendor, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,103
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Raza Rank #5,956
Ziah Rank #3,103

Ziah is more popular, ranked #3103 vs #5956 for Raza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raza ___

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

Ziah ___

  • Ziah Rose
  • Ziah Grace
  • Ziah Marie
  • Ziah Faith
  • Ziah Jade
  • Ziah Reign

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raza

Zara Layla Ali Hassan Nadia

If you choose Ziah

Zion Amara Karim Nova Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raza or Ziah more popular?

Ziah is more popular, ranked #3103 compared to Raza at #5956 in the United States.

What do Raza and Ziah mean?

Raza means "contentment, divine satisfaction" (Arabic root r-d-y origin). Ziah means "light, splendor, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Raza and Ziah boy or girl names?

Raza is primarily a boy name. Ziah is primarily a girl name.

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