Will my child share the name Raissa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Raissa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raissa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Raissa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Raissa is declining: down 1,975 places since 2019, to #4,844 in 2024. It peaked at #1,866 in 2021.

Is Raissa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Raissa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Raissa a popular baby name in the United States?

Raissa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Raissa

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Raissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Raissa in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Raissa

Raissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2681 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1866 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Raissa is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Raissa in their class.