Gentle, soft, or ascending
Ruqayah is an Arabic name derived from the root 'ruqia', which can mean to rise or ascend, or 'ruqa', meaning charm and kindness. It is historically significant as the name of one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad, lending it a sense of grace and heritage.
Less common today
Ruqayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #14,167 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
Daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib
