Girl · #9,521 in 2026

Ruqaya

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

Current Rank

#9,521

Peak Rank

#8,048 (2023)

Total Babies

147

5-Yr Trend

+34%

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8048

Peak Rank

147

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ruqaya

Ruqaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 13 Ruqayas were born — ranking #8,048 that year. As of 2026, Ruqaya ranks #9,521 for baby girls with 10 births, rising sharply (+34% over the past five years). In total, more than 147 Ruqayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Ruqaya

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

Ruca
Rakia
Rakiya
Recchia
Eruca
Ukiah
Rica
Rocka
Rika
Ruga
Roca
Rocha

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruqaya

What does the name Ruqaya mean?

Ruqaya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ruqaya in 2026?

In 2026, Ruqaya ranks #9,521 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Ruqaya most popular?

Ruqaya reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,048 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ruqaya most popular?

Ruqaya has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ruqaya.

Is Ruqaya a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ruqaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ruqaya include Sundai, Deia, Solina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ruqaya

Ruqaya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Ruqaya's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,048. Use the chart and map above to compare Ruqaya'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.