Risha
Every Risha since 1954 — 969 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Risha
Risha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,521 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 969 American babies have been named Risha. Its peak came in 1979, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Risha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Risha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,521 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,352 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,359 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,228 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,933 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,324 |
| 2019 | 27 | #5,010 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,354 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,156 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,309 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,958 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,956 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,621 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,685 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,449 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,838 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,054 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,546 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,494 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,776 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,962 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,044 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,914 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,951 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,832 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,483 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,194 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,327 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,480 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,757 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,717 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,143 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Risha in 2025?
Risha ranked #5,521 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Risha?
969 babies have been named Risha in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Risha most popular?
Risha peaked in 1979, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Risha a boy or girl name?
Risha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Risha rising or falling?
Risha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.