Gender: Female
Origin: Australian, Finnish
Meaning: Form of Raisa, Raija is a Finnish name for girls
Pronunciation: RAI-yah, ˈraɪjɑ, R EY JH AH
Popularity Rank: #15,695
Derived from the Finnish word 'raita' meaning 'stripe or streak'.
The name Raija is of Australian, Finnish origin and means Form of Raisa, Raija is a Finnish name for girls, meaning 'stripe or streak'.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Raija is commonly found in Finland, Sweden, United States of America, and 23 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RAI-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈraɪjɑ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R EY JH AH
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Raija is recorded 2,834 times globally, ranking it as the 15,695th most common name worldwide.
Raija is most prevalent in Finland, with 2,660 occurrences, making it the 121th most popular name in the country.
In Finland, the name Raija is found among 1 in every 45 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | #121 | 1 : 45 |
| Sweden | #1,035 | 1 : 931 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Raija from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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