girl · arabic
Ruqayya
say it roo-ky-yuh
What Ruqayya means
- Arabic perhaps 'ascent, rising' or 'charm, spell'; daughter of the Prophet Muhammad debated Islamic tradition: daughter of the Prophet Muhammad
- Arabic ascent, rise; gentle debated Islamic tradition: daughter of the Prophet
How popular it is
Its use is rising over the last ten years.
- no. 594 in Australia (2024)
- no. 972 in England & Wales (2024)
In the United States it was most popular around 2020.
Other forms
Ruqayyah, Rukiye, Rukaya
Names with a similar meaning
Emma Aaliyah Kamila Emmie Maxine Alea Alayah Asma Romi Maliyah Kaliyah Irma