The nameRuqayya
Ruqayya is the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Ruqayya is an old Arabic name, often linked to the idea of rising or gentleness.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Ruqayya, daughter of Muhammad and Khadija, married the future caliph Uthman.
Popularity of the name Ruqayya
Ruqayya in the United Kingdom
Ruqayya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 222 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Ruqayya. Half of all babies named Ruqayya in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 35 births a year on average, against 18 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Ruqayya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruqayya mean?
Ruqayya is an old Arabic name, often linked to the idea of rising or gentleness.
What is the origin of the name Ruqayya?
Arabic.
Is Ruqayya a girl's or a boy's name?
Ruqayya is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Ruqayya?
Variants and related names of Ruqayya include Roukaya.