Ruqayyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Arabic, Ruqayyah means 'calm' or 'serene'.
Meaning of the Name Ruqayyah
Ruqayyah is an Arabic name typically given to girls. It is derived from the Arabic word 'raqa', which means 'to be calm' or 'to be serene'. Ruqayyah is also the name of one of the daughters of Prophet Muhammad. The name signifies tranquility and peace. It is a popular name among Muslim families.
Popularity of the Name Ruqayyah
The popularity for the name Ruqayyah peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 27 births, which ranked number 8,863 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Ruqayyah had the most female births in 2016 with 27, which ranked number 4,988 out of 18,860 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Ruqayyah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 25 births, an increase of 108.33%. Among females, Ruqayyah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 25 births, an increase of 108.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ruqayyah
- 20 Year Trend of Ruqayyah: 400.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ruqayyah: 108.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ruqayyah: 108.33%
Popularity of Ruqayyah by State
Among females, Ruqayyah was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ruqayyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ruqayyah
- Total Births of Ruqayyah: 27 (7.62%)
- Female Births of Ruqayyah: 27 (7.62%)
Given the upward trend of Ruqayyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.62% increase in total births, for a total of 27 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ruqayyah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 27 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.62%.