Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Beautiful woman or rise/ascend, Spell, Superior, Ascent
Pronunciation: Roo-kay-yuh, /ruːˈkeɪjə/, R AH K EY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #50,494
Ruqayya is an Arabic name meaning "rise, ascend" or "the name of a beautiful woman." It is also the name of one of the daughters of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
The name Ruqayya is of Arabic origin and means Beautiful woman or rise/ascend, Spell, Superior, Ascent, Charm. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ruqayya is commonly found in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Roo-kay-yuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ruːˈkeɪjə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AH K EY AY 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)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ruqayya is recorded 595 times globally, ranking it as the 50,494th most common name worldwide.
Ruqayya is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 384 occurrences, making it the 2,458th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Ruqayya is found among 1 in every 3020 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #2,458 | 1 : 3,020 |
| Saudi Arabia | #49,720 | 1 : 87,642 |
| South Africa | #25,516 | 1 : 71,057 |
| United States of America | #44,374 | 1 : 67,004 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ruqayya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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