Pleiades; princess; bright star
Soraiya is a variant of the Arabic name Soraya, which refers to the Pleiades star cluster. It is also associated with Persian royalty and carries connotations of brilliance and high status. The name gained international recognition through Queen Soraya of Iran in the mid-20th century.
About 13 girls were named Soraiya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Queen of Afghanistan and women's rights activist
Queen consort of Iran
Spanish singer known as Soraya
Grammy-winning Colombian-American singer-songwriter
