Ruqayyah
2 countries#654 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ruqayyah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,392 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #654 · peaked in 2016 with 96 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,392 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 96 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
552 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #4265 · peaked in 2025 with 33 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Ruqayyah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #656 | — |
| 2003 | #799 | ↓143 |
| 2004 | #626 | ↑173 |
| 2005 | #890 | ↓264 |
| 2006 | #606 | ↑284 |
| 2007 | #637 | ↓31 |
| 2008 | #639 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #701 | ↓62 |
| 2010 | #538 | ↑163 |
| 2011 | #937 | ↓399 |
| 2012 | #654 | ↑283 |
| 2013 | #542 | ↑112 |
| 2014 | #579 | ↓37 |
| 2015 | #512 | ↑67 |
| 2016 | #454 | ↑58 |
| 2017 | #533 | ↓79 |
| 2018 | #545 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #537 | ↑8 |
| 2020 | #454 | ↑83 |
| 2021 | #654 | ↓200 |
Frequently asked questions about Ruqayyah
Is Ruqayyah a popular name?
Yes — Ruqayyah currently ranks #654 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Ruqayyah more common for boys or girls?
Ruqayyah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Ruqayyah most popular?
Ruqayyah peaked in 2016 in England & Wales, with 96 recorded births that year.
Is Ruqayyah rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Ruqayyah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1646 in 1996 to #654 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Ruqayyah?
At least 1,944 babies have been recorded with the name Ruqayyah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ruqayyah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ruqayyah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: England & Wales, United States.
What names are similar in popularity to Ruqayyah?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Ruqayyah include Rozlyn, Rudy, Ryker.
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