What origin is the name Ruquaiya?

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

Is Ruquaiya a popular name?

Ruquaiya 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 Ruquaiya?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Ruquaiya — for example Omar, Amir, Malik. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Ruquaiya

Q: Is Ruquaiya a rare name?

Yes. Ruquaiya 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 Ruquaiya

Ruquaiya

Girl

arabic

2 syllables

Ruquaiya is an arabic girl's name meaning "An Arabic name meaning superior or one who rises. It is historically significant as the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.".

The meaning of Ruquaiya is "An Arabic name meaning superior or one who rises. It is historically significant as the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad." — a girl name of arabic origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic name meaning superior or one who rises. It is historically significant as the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ruquaiya

Very rare in US records

What does Ruquaiya mean?

Ruquaiya is a girl name of arabic origin meaning "An Arabic name meaning superior or one who rises. It is historically significant as the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.".