At a glance
- In short
- Rza, a unique male name with Eastern European and Middle Eastern roots, is memorable for its modern z-sound.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #8,243 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 9 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #7,765 in 2024
- First recorded
- 2023
Meaning of Rza
The name Rza, pronounced as RIZ-uh (/rɪzə/), is a distinctive male name with roots that are often associated with Eastern European and Middle Eastern cultures, particularly within the Albanian and Turkish communities where it can also be found spelled as Riza. The name's succinctness and unique z-sound make it memorable and modern. In 2023, the name was given to 7 newborns in the United States, placing it at rank 9714 on the list of popular baby names. Its rarity adds to its appeal for parents seeking a unique name that stands out yet retains a sense of cultural depth and sophistication.
How to pronounce Rza
English
- Pronounced RIZ-uh /rɪzə/
Popularity of Rza in the U.S.
Notable people named Rza
- Rza Tahmasib was an Azerbaijani director, actor, theatre professor and translator of Russian plays into Azeri.
- Rza Afganli was a celebrated Soviet Azerbaijani actor honored as a People's Artist and Stalin Prize winner.
- Rza Valibeyov was an Azerbaijani Soviet political figure and editor-in-chief of the newspaper Sovet Ermenistani.
- Rza Jafarov is an Azerbaijani goalkeeper who plays for Qabala on loan from Neftchi and represents the Azerbaijan national team.