Soraya
4 countries#400 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Soraya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
10,586 births recorded 1954–2022 · currently #400 · peaked in 1977 with 277 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
6,811 births recorded 1955–2025 · currently #862 · peaked in 2025 with 313 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,136 births recorded 1976–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 73 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,118 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #654 · peaked in 2012 with 73 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
18 births recorded 1976–2018 · peaked in 1976 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Soraya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #296 | — |
| 2004 | #291 | ↑5 |
| 2005 | #410 | ↓119 |
| 2006 | #309 | ↑101 |
| 2007 | #370 | ↓61 |
| 2008 | #307 | ↑63 |
| 2009 | #303 | ↑4 |
| 2010 | #355 | ↓52 |
| 2011 | #365 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #332 | ↑33 |
| 2013 | #354 | ↓22 |
| 2014 | #425 | ↓71 |
| 2015 | #423 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #414 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #426 | ↓12 |
| 2018 | #402 | ↑24 |
| 2019 | #468 | ↓66 |
| 2020 | #452 | ↑16 |
| 2021 | #412 | ↑40 |
| 2022 | #400 | ↑12 |
Frequently asked questions about Soraya
Is Soraya a popular name?
Yes — Soraya currently ranks #400 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Soraya more common for boys or girls?
Soraya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Soraya most popular?
Soraya peaked in 1977 in France, with 277 recorded births that year.
Is Soraya rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Soraya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1256 in 1954 to #400 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Soraya?
At least 18,533 babies have been recorded with the name Soraya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Soraya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Soraya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Soraya?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Soraya include Jemma, Mercy, Aspyn, Ayah.
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