How Many People Are Named Raissa?

Complete statistics for the name Raissa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Raissa
Very Rare
Greek

Raissa is a rare, feminine name with roots in Greek, meaning 'princess.' Only 532 people named Raissa live in the US today, making up just 1 in 620,464 Americans. The majority, 50%, are under 30, giving it a modern feel.

~532
Living in US
1 in 620,464
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Princess
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are seen as natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

116,571
Worldwide Bearers
#8,846
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
65,838
🇧🇮 Burundi
11,586
🇲🇬 Madagascar
8,767
🇨🇲 Cameroon
5,500
🇷🇼 Rwanda
4,834
🇹🇩 Chad
3,151
🇬🇦 Gabon
2,646
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,732
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,683
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,458

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
532 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
273
Would be under 30 (50%)
250
Would be 30–60 (46%)
22
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 545 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
84
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Raissa Through the Generations

Raissa reached its peak popularity in 1989 with 20 births, but it's still considered a newer-generation name with an average age of 30. Today, 273 people named Raissa are under 30, 250 are between 30 and 60, and only 22 are over 60, showing a slow decline in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16

✨ Similar Names to Raissa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Raissa's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Raissa

How Many People Have the Name Raissa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 532 people in the United States currently share the name Raissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 620,464 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Raissa a Common or Rare Name?

Raissa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Raissa Mean?

Raissa means "princess" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Raissa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Raissa Most Popular?

The name Raissa reached peak popularity in 1989, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Raissa?

Approximately 532 people named Raissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 545. That works out to roughly 1 in 620,464 Americans.

Is Raissa a rare name?

Raissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 620,464 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raissa mean?

Raissa means "princess" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Raissa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Raissa are male and 100% are female.

When was Raissa most popular?

Raissa peaked in 1989 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US532
All-Time Births545
1 in X1 in 620,464
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1989
World Rank#8,846
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.