The nameRoukaya
Roukaya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
A form of Ruqayya, the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Its meaning is debated.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Roukaya
Roukaya in France
Roukaya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 255 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Roukaya. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Roukaya in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Variants and related names
Roukaya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roukaya mean?
A form of Ruqayya, the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Roukaya?
Arabic.
Is Roukaya a girl's or a boy's name?
Roukaya is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Roukaya?
Variants and related names of Roukaya include Ruqayya.