What origin is the name Ruqayyah?

Ruqayyah comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ruqayyah a popular name?

Ruqayyah is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Ruqayyah?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Ruqayyah — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Ruqayyah

Q: Is Ruqayyah a rare name?

Yes. Ruqayyah does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ruqayyah

Ruqayyah

Girl

african

2 syllables

Ruqayyah is an african girl's name meaning "Name of daughter of prophet muhammad; the daughter of the prophet muhammed (s.a.w)".

Parents who choose Ruqayyah pick a girl name from the african tradition, meaning "Name of daughter of prophet muhammad; the daughter of the prophet muhammed (s.a.w)". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.