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Sureya

♀ Girl

Pronounced soo-RAY-uh /suːˈreɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Sureya is a variant of Soraya/Suraya, from Arabic/Persian Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the bright star cluster. A celestial, poetic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial name: Sureya is a form of Soraya, 'the Pleiades' star cluster (said 'soo-RAY-uh').
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Origin LowPersian, Arabic
MeaningSureya is a variant of Soraya/Suraya, from Arabic/Persian Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' — the bright star cluster. A celestial, poetic name.
U.S. rank (2025)#11814 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520032025

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 Sureya is a variant 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 soft (said 'soo-RAY-uh').

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

Did you know? Sureya belongs to the Soraya/Thurayya family — all names for 'the Pleiades,' the shimmering star cluster celebrated in Persian and Arabic poetry (said 'soo-RAY-uh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Sureya — variant of Soraya; 'the Pleiades'

Variations

SorayaSurayaThurayya

Nicknames

SuraReya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sureya mean?

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

How do you pronounce Sureya?

It's said soo-RAY-uh /suːˈreɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sureya a boy or girl name?

Sureya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sureya?

Sureya is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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