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Niklas

Meaning 'leader' or 'chief' in Arabic and 'rose' in Yiddish, Raisa represents a blend of strength and delicate beauty, characterizing someone who leads with a soft heart and blossoming wisdom.

Key Stats

Total births1,711
GenderMale (25% / 75%)
Peak year2000
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1990
Most recent2021
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 44%MI — 20%MN — 15%TX — 15%NY — 6%

Notable People

Raisa Gorbacheva (Former First Lady of the Soviet Union) · Raisa Smetanina (Olympic cross-country skiing champion) · Raisa Andriana (Indonesian singer-songwriter) · Raisa Blokh (Renowned Russian poet) · Raisa Sason (Turkish fashion designer of Raisa Vanessa)

Nicknames & Diminutives

RaisieRaiRay-Ray

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