Risa
Risa is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laughter (Latin) or pear blossom (Japanese).
Origin and history
Risa is a given name with roots in Latin meaning 'laughter', and it is also independently used as a Japanese name meaning 'pear' combined with 'sand' or 'blossom'. In the United States, it remains a uncommon choice, given to over 4,000 girls since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
4,177 babies in the United States have been named Risa since 1880. It ranks #2723 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2009.
States where it is most popular
- NY (48.1 %)
- CA (23 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- PA (3.8 %)
- NJ (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 692 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,073 |
| 1970-1980 | 561 |
| 1980-1990 | 536 |
| 1990-2000 | 474 |
| 2000-2010 | 331 |
| 2010-2019 | 237 |
| 2020-2029 | 92 |
Famous people named Risa
- Risa Wataya: Author, Novelist
- Risa Tachibana: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- Risa has completely independent etymological origins in both Latin-derived languages and Japanese.