girl's name
Raqiya
rah-KEE-yah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 38
Raqiya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1999, when 4 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Raqiya Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Raqiya?
In 2016, Raqiya was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Raqiya Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Raqiya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Raqiya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Raqiya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Raqiya
- Arabic rah-KEE-yah
Sibling Names for Raqiya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Raqiya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Raqiya
How popular is the name Raqiya?
In 2016, Raqiya was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Raqiya a girl's or a boy's name?
Raqiya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Raqiya?
Raqiya has 3 syllables.
When was Raqiya most popular?
Raqiya peaked in 1999, when 4 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.