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Soraia

♀ Girl

Pronounced soh-RY-uh /soʊˈraɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Soraia is a Portuguese/Brazilian form of Soraya, from Arabic/Persian Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the bright star cluster. A luminous, celestial name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A luminous, celestial name: Soraia is a form of Soraya, 'the Pleiades' star cluster (said 'soh-RY-uh').
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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningSoraia is a Portuguese/Brazilian form of Soraya, from Arabic/Persian Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the bright star cluster. A luminous, celestial name.
U.S. rank (2025)#10812 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520152025

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

The girl's name Soraia is a Portuguese and Brazilian form of Soraya, from Arabic/Persian Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' star cluster. It carries a starlit, poetic feel. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as luminous and warm (said 'soh-RY-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, starlit, and lyrical.

Did you know? Soraia is a form of Soraya, from Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the sparkling star cluster long celebrated in Persian and Arabic verse (said 'soh-RY-uh').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Soraia — Portuguese form of Soraya; Arabic/Persian 'the Pleiades'

Variations

SorayaSurayaThurayya

Nicknames

SoraRai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soraia mean?

Soraia is a form of Soraya, from Arabic/Persian Thurayya, meaning 'the Pleiades' star cluster.

How do you pronounce Soraia?

It's said soh-RY-uh /soʊˈraɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Soraia a boy or girl name?

Soraia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Soraia?

Soraia is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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