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Ridha

An Arabic name meaning “contentment,” “satisfaction,” or “approval.”

US rank (2025)#14,942

Meaning and history

Ridha is a North African and French-influenced transliteration of the Arabic masculine name Riḍā, meaning “contentment,” “satisfaction,” or “approval.” It is the same underlying name represented by Reza in Persian. In Shia tradition it is associated with Ali al-Ridha, the eighth Imam, while it is also widely used by Sunni families. Notable bearers include Tunisian filmmaker Ridha Behi and Tunisian footballer Ridha Rouatbi. The spelling reflects regional pronunciation and transliteration.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: 7 births, rank #13,606
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: no US SSA record for this spelling
2013: 7 births, rank #13,150
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
20162016: 5 births, rank #16,215
2017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: no US SSA record for this spelling
2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
20212021: no US SSA record for this spelling
2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
2023: no US SSA record for this spelling
2024: no US SSA record for this spelling
20252025: 5 births, rank #14,942

In 2025, 5 babies were recorded with the name Ridha, ranking #14,942 among girls.