girl's name
Rukayat
roo-KAH-yat (Yoruba)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 34
Rukayat is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 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 2009, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rukayat Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Rukayat?
In 2016, Rukayat 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 Rukayat 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 Rukayat
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rukayat Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rukayat over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rukayat
- Yoruba roo-KAH-yat
Sibling Names for Rukayat
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rukayat — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rukayat
How popular is the name Rukayat?
In 2016, Rukayat 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 Rukayat a girl's or a boy's name?
Rukayat is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rukayat?
Rukayat has 3 syllables.
When was Rukayat most popular?
Rukayat peaked in 2009, when 5 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.