Rising since 2010, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Soraiya since 2008
Babies named Soraiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Soraiya is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Persian name Soraya. In the United States, the name first appeared in official records in 2008, reflecting the growing diversity of naming practices and the influence of Persian and Arabic names. As of 2025, Soraiya ranks 7,885th in popularity, with approximately 1 in 123,636 girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2010, and it reached its highest rank so far in 2023. The name has not yet appeared in any state's top-1000 lists, indicating it remains a rare but increasingly recognized choice. Soraiya's appeal may lie in its celestial meaning, musical sound, and connection to a rich cultural heritage.
Soraiya is a variant spelling of Soraya, a name of Persian origin that refers to the Pleiades star cluster. The name is commonly used in Persian-speaking and Arabic-speaking cultures, as well as among Muslim communities worldwide. The spelling Soraiya is less common but has appeared in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sora, Raiya
Sibling names for Soraiya
Names that share Soraiya's style, for a brother or sister.
