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Ruqayah

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Pronounced roo-KY-yah /ruːˈkaɪ.jə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Ruqayyah, 'ascent; rise' and linked to ruqya ('charm; protection') — the same name as Ruqaiyah, in a shorter spelling. Borne by Ruqayyah, a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad — noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name: Ruqayah forms Ruqayyah ('ascent; rise') — the same name as Ruqaiyah (said 'roo-KY-yah'). Historic and gentle.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Ruqayyah, 'ascent; rise' and linked to ruqya ('charm; protection') — the same name as Ruqaiyah, in a shorter spelling. Borne by Ruqayyah, a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad — noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#17139 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320052023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ruqayah is a spelling of the Arabic Ruqayyah ('ascent; rise'), the same name as Ruqaiyah in a shorter form. It honours a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and is cherished in Muslim families — rare in the U.S. (said 'roo-KY-yah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, historic, and gentle.

Did you know? Ruqayah spells the Arabic Ruqayyah ('ascent; rise') — the very same name as Ruqaiyah — borne by Ruqayyah, a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and carried with deep respect (said 'roo-KY-yah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Ruqayah — Arabic Ruqayyah; same name as Ruqaiyah; daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; respectful

Variations

RuqayyahRuqaiyahRuqaya

Nicknames

RuqiRuqy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruqayah mean?

Ruqayah is a spelling of the Arabic Ruqayyah ('ascent; rise') — the same name as Ruqaiyah; Ruqayyah was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Ruqayah?

It's said roo-KY-yah /ruːˈkaɪ.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ruqayah a boy or girl name?

Ruqayah is a girl's name.

How popular is Ruqayah?

Ruqayah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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