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Ruya
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Pronounced ROO-yah /ˈru.jɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic ru'ya, 'a vision; a dream; a sight' (also a Turkish name)Low
In 30 seconds: A vision; a dream: Ruya is Arabic/Turkish 'a vision'. Lyrical, dreamy, and warm (said 'ROO-yah').
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MeaningFrom Arabic ru'ya, 'a vision; a dream; a sight' (also a Turkish name)
U.S. rank (2025)#7432 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 103
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
Ruya comes from Arabic ru'ya, 'a vision; a dream; a sight' (also a Turkish name). A lyrical, dreamy name (said 'ROO-yah').
In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Arab families. Rare, a-vision-and-a-dream at the root, and dreamy.
Did you know? Ruya means 'a vision; a dream; a sight' in Arabic (and is a Turkish name) — a lyrical, dreamy name (said 'ROO-yah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Ruya — Arabic/Turkish etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ruya mean?
Ruya is Arabic/Turkish for 'a vision; a dream; a sight'.
How do you pronounce Ruya?
It's said ROO-yah /ˈru.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ruya a boy or girl name?
Ruya is a girl's name.
How popular is Ruya?
Ruya is a rare name in the U.S.