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Saroya

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Saroya Pronunciation

Saroya is 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 (2024)#3679 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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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How do you pronounce Saroya?

Saroya is pronounced sə-ROY-ah (/səˈrɔɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Saroya said aloud.

How do you say Saroya?

Saroya is said sə-ROY-ah (/səˈrɔɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Saroya said aloud.

What does the name Saroya mean?

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

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.