Ruqayyah
Every Ruqayyah since 1977 — 552 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ruqayyah
Ruqayyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,335 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 552 American babies have been named Ruqayyah. Its peak came in 2025, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ruqayyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ruqayyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,335 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,269 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,918 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,278 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,537 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,629 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,431 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,475 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,002 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,104 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,418 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,246 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,207 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,604 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,716 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,091 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,376 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,036 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,678 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,627 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,249 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,514 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,157 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,558 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,629 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,861 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,504 |
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Famous people named Ruqayyah
- Ruqayyah bint Muhammad Religious figure · 598–624
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ruqayyah in 2025?
Ruqayyah ranked #4,335 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ruqayyah?
552 babies have been named Ruqayyah in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ruqayyah most popular?
Ruqayyah peaked in 2025, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Ruqayyah a boy or girl name?
Ruqayyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ruqayyah rising or falling?
Ruqayyah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ruqayyah?
Well-known people named Ruqayyah include Ruqayyah bint Muhammad (religious figure).