Meaning and history
Reza is the usual Persian form of Arabic Riḍā, meaning “contentment,” “satisfaction,” or “approval.” The name has major Shia Muslim significance through Ali al-Ridha, the eighth Imam, known in Persian as Imam Reza; his shrine in Mashhad is an important pilgrimage site. It is widely used in Iran and Persian-speaking communities. Notable bearers include Iranian-American writer and scholar Reza Aslan and Iranian filmmaker Reza Mirkarimi.
20062006: 26 births, rank #3,782
2007: 18 births, rank #4,996
2008: 13 births, rank #6,393
2009: 16 births, rank #5,554
2010: 14 births, rank #6,036
20112011: 11 births, rank #7,009
2012: 17 births, rank #5,256
2013: 39 births, rank #2,895
2014: 34 births, rank #3,234
2015: 20 births, rank #4,711
20162016: 29 births, rank #3,681
2017: 22 births, rank #4,466
2018: 31 births, rank #3,524
2019: 37 births, rank #3,143
2020: 35 births, rank #3,202
20212021: 39 births, rank #3,074
2022: 42 births, rank #2,962
2023: 46 births, rank #2,769
2024: 40 births, rank #3,045
20252025: 50 births, rank #2,604
In 2025, 50 babies were recorded with the name Reza, ranking #2,604 among boys.