Princess; jewel; bright star
Sorayah is a variant of the Persian name Soraya, which refers to the Pleiades, a cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus. In a broader cultural context, it is often associated with royalty and brilliance. The name gained international recognition through Queen Soraya of Iran in the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Sorayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,054 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
Japanese video game illustrator and writer
