Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Rukaiya

Name: Popularity of the name Rukaiya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rukaiya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#12,237 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#12237

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rukaiya

Rukaiya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 7 Rukaiyas were born — ranking #12,237 that year. As of 2026, Rukaiya ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Rukaiyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rukaiya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rukaiya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ruca
Eruca
Rica
Rocka
Rika
Ruga
Roca
Rocha
Rocca
Raka
Reka
Ruka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rukaiya

What does the name Rukaiya mean?

Rukaiya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rukaiya in 2026?

In 2026, Rukaiya ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rukaiya most popular?

Rukaiya reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #12,237 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Rukaiya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rukaiya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rukaiya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rukaiya include Hardy, Salana, Starlight. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rukaiya

Rukaiya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Rukaiya's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #12,237. Use the chart and map above to compare Rukaiya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.