Risa
Risa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษนi(ห)zษ/ ยท /หษนi(ห)sษ/
Meaning and origin of Risa
- A female given name from Japanese.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese ใใ (Risa).
How popular is Risa?
Since 1880, 4,177 girls in the U.S. have been named Risa. Its highest rank for girls was #909 in 1966. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Risa FAQ
What does the name Risa mean?
A female given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese ใใ (Risa).
What is the origin of the name Risa?
Risa is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Risa?
Since 1880, 4,177 girls in the U.S. have been named Risa. Its highest rank for girls was #909 in 1966. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Risa a boy or girl name?
Risa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,177 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.