Rizza
Rizza is a filipino / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 383, with 21,629 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Rizza is widely used in the Philippines as a standalone feminine given name. It likely emerged as a phonetic variation of Riza or as a diminutive of longer names ending in -risa or -rissa. It became particularly popular among generations born from the 1970s through the 1990s.
In the Philippines, Rizza is primarily a modern coined name or variant spelling of Riza, often derived as a shortened form or blend of names such as Charissa, Marissa, or Clarissa, as well as an independent given name that gained popularity in the late 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in double-barrel combinations (e.g., Rizza Mae, Mary Rizza). Common nicknames include Riz, Za, or Rizz.
Related forms
- Riza Tagalog
Would your family give Rizza?
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Rizza with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Rizza with two Filipino surnames?
Rizza is the given name. The full name is Rizza + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rizza a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rizza is number 383, with 21,629 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.