Fun Facts About the Name Raeisha
- 19 babies named Raeisha: U.S. records list 19 babies given the name Raeisha from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Raeisha Mean?
Raeisha is a feminine given name whose etymology is uncertain. One explanation sometimes given links it to the Arabic name Ra'īsa (رئيسة), the feminine of ra'īs (رئيس), "chief" or "leader"; on that reading the name means "female leader." The connection is clearest for spellings such as Raeesa and Raisa, while Raeisha adds a "sh" sound that the Arabic word does not have. The name can also be analyzed as Rae plus the ending -isha. Rae is an English short form of Rachel and a feminine form of Ray, and -isha appears in names such as Aisha, from Arabic ʿā'isha, "living, alive." That analysis describes the name's shape but does not prove a single origin.
Raeisha Name History & Origins
Ra'īs is an Arabic word for a head, chief, or leader, and the feminine Ra'īsa has been used as a personal name in Arabic-speaking communities and among Muslims in other regions. English spellings of such names vary widely because transliteration is not standardized; Raisa, Raeesa, Raïssa, and Raeisha can represent overlapping attempts to render similar sounds. In English-speaking countries, Raeisha also fits a pattern of names that combine Rae with the -isha ending, a pattern found in modern English naming. No single documented line of descent explains every use of the spelling.
How Popular is the Name Raeisha?
Raeisha has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 1991. Its best rank was #10,004 in 1991.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #12,966 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 1992 | #14,930 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1991 | #10,004 | 8 | 0.0004% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Raeisha Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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