girl's name
Suraiya
soo-RY-uh (Arabic)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 666
Suraiya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Suraiya is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 22 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 35,130 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Suraiya Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 67 |
How Popular Is Suraiya?
In 2025, Suraiya was given to 15 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Suraiya 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 Suraiya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Suraiya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Suraiya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Suraiya
- Arabic soo-RY-uh
Sibling Names for Suraiya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Suraiya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Suraiya
How popular is the name Suraiya?
In 2025, Suraiya was given to 15 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Suraiya a girl's or a boy's name?
Suraiya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Suraiya?
Suraiya has 3 syllables.
When was Suraiya most popular?
Suraiya peaked in 2012, when 22 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Suraiya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Suraiya currently ranks #1,973 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.