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Risa
GirlMeaning of Risa: Japanese: 'growing flowers'
Risa is a girl's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5393rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5393
22 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,177
First recorded 1942 · peak 1962
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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