Rise, ascent, or spell, charm, incantation
Derived from the Arabic root 'r-q-y', the name signifies rising or ascending. It is historically significant as the name of one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad, lending it deep cultural and religious importance. It can also be associated with a 'ruqyah', meaning a protective charm or incantation.
Less common today
Ruqayya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,193 in 2025.
Daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
Empress consort of the Mughal Empire
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
