Raza, of Arabic origin, is a unisex given name that means 'contentment' or 'satisfaction'. It is often used as a male name and is particularly popular in countries like Pakistan and India. The name Raza is associated with several notable figures including the renowned Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz, whose pen name was simply 'Faiz', meaning 'victory'.
The name Raza experienced a significant rise and fall in popularity over time, peaking at 16 births in 1995 with a more recent high of 15 births in 2023. Since the late 1980s, there have been several years with double-digit births, but it also had periods with fewer than 7 births per year.