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Saroya

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Pronounced sə-ROY-ah /səˈrɔɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Soraya — from Persian Sorayya, the Pleiades star cluster — via Arabic ThurayyaMedium

In 30 seconds: A whole constellation in a name: Saroya spells Soraya — the Pleiades, the 'seven sisters' star cluster — through Persian and Arabic. A queen's name, written in starlight.
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Origin MediumPersian, American
MeaningVariant of Soraya — from Persian Sorayya, the Pleiades star cluster — via Arabic Thurayya
U.S. rank (2025)#1497 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births143 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519612025

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

Saroya is a spelling of Soraya — from Persian Sorayya, via Arabic Thurayya, naming the Pleiades star cluster. Borne by Empress Soraya of Iran, it carries royal and celestial resonance; the Sar- spelling reflects English phonetics.

It registers thinly in U.S. records. Rare, starry at the root, and quietly regal.

Did you know? Soraya — Saroya's source — was the name of an Empress of Iran, and at root means the Pleiades, the luminous star cluster the ancients across many cultures watched for the changing seasons.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Soraya — root etymology

Variations

SorayaSurayaThurayya

Nicknames

SaraRoya

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If you like Saroya…

Soraya— the standard spelling of the same star-name
Zara— a fellow Persian-Arabic crossover
Layla— the companion 'night' celestial-toned name
Amiya— shares Saroya's American roots
Avaya— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saroya mean?

Saroya is a variant of Soraya, from Persian for the Pleiades star cluster.

How do you pronounce Saroya?

It's said sə-ROY-ah /səˈrɔɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Saroya a boy or girl name?

Saroya is a girl's name.

How popular is Saroya?

Saroya is a rare name in the U.S.

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