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Raqiya Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrah-KEE-yah / rɑːˈkiːjə

Arabic

Meaning

elevated; sublime

Historical & Cultural Background

Raqiya is derived from Arabic roots, often associated with qualities of elevation and nobility. It is a name that reflects cultural values of aspiration and virtue. In various Arabic-speaking cultures, names that convey positive attributes are highly regarded. The name is used in both religious and secular contexts.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Raqiya was first seen in the United States in 2001. Raqiya has ranked as high as #1388 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Raqiya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Raqiya (2022)

StateBirthsShare
MN 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20015
20125
20225