Will my child share the name Ruqaiyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Ruqaiyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ruqaiyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ruqaiyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ruqaiyah has been fairly steady, ranked #3,035 in 2025 against #3,117 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,238 in 2001.

Is Ruqaiyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ruqaiyah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ruqaiyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Ruqaiyah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ruqaiyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ruqaiyah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ruqaiyah

Ruqaiyah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 101 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1238 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ruqaiyah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ruqaiyah in their class.