girl's name
Rukshana
rook-SHAH-nuh (Urdu)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 26
Rukshana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 4 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.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rukshana Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
How Popular Is Rukshana?
In 1999, Rukshana was given to 4 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.
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 Rukshana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rukshana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rukshana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rukshana
- Urdu rook-SHAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Rukshana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rukshana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rukshana
How popular is the name Rukshana?
In 1999, Rukshana was given to 4 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 Rukshana a girl's or a boy's name?
Rukshana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rukshana?
Rukshana has 3 syllables.
When was Rukshana most popular?
Rukshana peaked in 1996, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.