Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Elevated, Sublime, Name of the Prophet's Daughter, Superior
Pronunciation: roo-kah-yah, /ruː.ˈkɑː.jɑː/, R AH K EY AH
Popularity Rank: #34,072
Ruqaya is an Arabic name meaning "elevated, sublime". It is also the name of one of the daughters of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
The name Ruqaya is of Arabic origin and means Elevated, Sublime, Name of the Prophet's Daughter, Superior, Goddess of Beauty. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ruqaya is commonly found in Iraq, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and 33 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: roo-kah-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ruː.ˈkɑː.jɑː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AH K EY AH
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ruqaya is recorded 1,011 times globally, ranking it as the 34,072th most common name worldwide.
Ruqaya is most prevalent in Iraq, with 442 occurrences, making it the 3,355th most popular name in the country.
In Bahrain, the name Ruqaya is found among 1 in every 1865 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | #3,355 | 1 : 2,784 |
| Bahrain | #1,088 | 1 : 1,865 |
| Saudi Arabia | #28,603 | 1 : 43,821 |
| Oman | #7,984 | 1 : 10,891 |
| United Arab Emirates | #13,687 | 1 : 23,693 |
| Egypt | #39,202 | 1 : 62,000 |
| Jordan | #6,019 | 1 : 9,322 |
| Kuwait | #12,288 | 1 : 24,389 |
| United States of America | #48,313 | 1 : 75,380 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ruqaya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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