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Ruqiya

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Pronounced roo-KEE-yah /ruːˈkiː.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Ruqayyah, linked to 'rise; ascent' (and 'charm; incantation of protection') — the same name as Ruqaiya, which we note honestly. Ruqayyah was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A revered Arabic name: Ruqiya (Ruqayyah) means 'rise; ascent' (said 'roo-KEE-yah'). The same name as Ruqaiya — we note it honestly.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Ruqayyah, linked to 'rise; ascent' (and 'charm; incantation of protection') — the same name as Ruqaiya, which we note honestly. Ruqayyah was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2022)#14967 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ruqiya carries the Arabic Ruqayyah, 'rise; ascent; charm,' the same name as Ruqaiya, honestly noted. It honors a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'roo-KEE-yah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Muslim families. Rare, revered, and gentle.

Did you know? Ruqiya is a spelling of the Arabic Ruqayyah — the same name as Ruqaiya, which we note honestly — tied to 'rise; ascent,' and borne by a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully (said 'roo-KEE-yah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Ruqiya — Arabic Ruqayyah; same name as Ruqaiya; daughter of the Prophet

Variations

RuqayyahRuqaiyaRukiya

Nicknames

RuqiYaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ruqiya mean?

Ruqiya is a spelling of Ruqayyah, 'rise; ascent' — the same name as Ruqaiya. Ruqayyah was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Ruqiya?

It's said roo-KEE-yah /ruːˈkiː.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ruqiya a boy or girl name?

Ruqiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Ruqiya?

Ruqiya is an extremely rare name in the U.S.