Reza
Meaningcontentment · Persian
- US rank
- #2,604
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,596 in 1978
50 babies were named Reza in the US in 2025. It has climbed 598 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1966–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Reza you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Reza
Reza Ghoochannejhad
Iranian footballer (born 1987)
Choose Reza and your child shares a first name with Reza Ghoochannejhad, an Iranian footballer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Reza, like who?” Reza Ghoochannejhad's Wikipedia article is available in 38 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,130 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reza, 50 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reza would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReza first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #1,596.
- Then vs nowReza is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 34,130.
- TrendReza has climbed 598 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,604. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Persian, Reza means “contentment”. Our records link it to Arabic and English roots.
About the name Reza
Reza is a boy name of Arabic and English origin meaning “contentment”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-eza”. US birth records list Reza for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 57 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #1,596 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,604, with 50 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,025,641 boys |
| 1970s | 9.1 | 109,529 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 85,616 boys |
| 1990s | 8.0 | 124,688 boys |
| 2000s | 8.6 | 116,009 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 73,692 boys |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,068 boys |
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Questions about the name Reza
What does the name Reza mean?
Reza means “contentment” in Persian.
What is the origin of the name Reza?
Reza has Arabic, English roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Reza a boy or girl name?
Reza is a boy name.
How popular is the name Reza?
Reza ranked #2,604 for US boys in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#1,596).