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.
About 25 girls were named Ruqayya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
Empress consort of the Mughal Empire
