Suraya

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Suraya Pronunciation

Suraya is pronounced soo-RY-ah /suˈraɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the bright cluster of stars (a 'gem-like constellation')Medium

In 30 seconds: A cluster of stars: Suraya is the Arabic name of the Pleiades. Luminous, poetic, and lovely.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the bright cluster of stars (a 'gem-like constellation')

U.S. rank (2024)#4861 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 712

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Suraya comes from Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the bright cluster of stars (often called a 'jeweled' or 'chandelier' constellation in Arabic poetry). A luminous, poetic name across the Arab and Persian world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Persian families. Rare, the-Pleiades at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Suraya (Thurayya) is the Arabic name of the Pleiades — the bright, gem-like star cluster, long celebrated in poetry; a luminous, lovely name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Arabic references — Thurayya — etymology

Variations

ThurayyaSorayaSuraiya

Nicknames

Sura

Themes & Styles

Arabic Star-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Suraya?

Suraya is pronounced soo-RY-ah (/suˈraɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Suraya said aloud.

How do you say Suraya?

Suraya is said soo-RY-ah (/suˈraɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Suraya said aloud.

What does the name Suraya mean?

Suraya is Arabic for 'the Pleiades' — the bright cluster of stars.

Is Suraya a boy or girl name?

Suraya is a girl's name.

How popular is Suraya?

Suraya is a rare name in the U.S.