Risa
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Risa
Risa as a masculine name is quite uncommon, as it is more frequently used as a feminine name in various cultures. In Japanese, Risa (理沙 or 梨沙) is a feminine name meaning "sand of reason" or "pear sand." As a masculine name, it may be a shortened form of longer names or used cross-culturally. In Hebrew, the word "risa" relates to joy or laughter, which could influence its usage. In Spanish contexts, it literally means "laughter." The masculine usage of Risa is rare enough to be considered distinctive and unique, potentially appealing to parents seeking an unconventional, short name with positive connotations.
Risa is also given to girls, where it ranks #5675 in the US.
Pronounced REE-suh.
As of October 2026, Risa ranked #5675 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #909 in 1966.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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