Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Elevated, dignified, respectable, Name of the Prophet
Pronunciation: roo-KAH-yah, /ruːˈkaɪjə/, R AH K EY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #101,442
Ruqaiya is of Arabic origin and means 'elevated, dignified, respectable'. It is a common name in Islamic culture, often given to girls as a sign of honor and grace.
The name Ruqaiya is of Arabic origin and means Elevated, dignified, respectable, Name of the Prophet. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ruqaiya is commonly found in Oman, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and 21 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: roo-KAH-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ruːˈkaɪjə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AH K EY AY AH
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ruqaiya is recorded 234 times globally, ranking it as the 101,442th most common name worldwide.
Ruqaiya is most prevalent in Oman, with 72 occurrences, making it the 6,841th most popular name in the country.
In Oman, the name Ruqaiya is found among 1 in every 9076 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | #6,841 | 1 : 9,076 |
| Nigeria | #14,681 | 1 : 34,108 |
| Saudi Arabia | #52,320 | 1 : 93,297 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ruqaiya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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very beautiful name