Ascending or one who is uplifting
Rakiyah is a name of Arabic origin, often associated with the concept of rising, ascending, or being of high status. It is frequently interpreted as a variation of the name Ruqayya, which was the name of one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad. In modern usage, it is appreciated for its melodic sound and spiritual connotations of growth and elevation.
Less common today
Rakiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,923 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
