How Many People Are Named Rukaya?

Complete statistics for the name Rukaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rukaya
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Rukaya is a very rare female name, with only 92 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,573,521 Americans. Almost all of those named Rukaya are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~92
Living in US
1 in 3,573,521
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,512
Worldwide Bearers
#17,742
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
28,821
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
10,906
🇬🇭 Ghana
6,124
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,354
🇮🇳 India
2,232
🇵🇰 Pakistan
714
🇹🇿 Tanzania
663
🇵🇭 Philippines
204
🇿🇦 South Africa
158
🇬🇧 England
80

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
92 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
93
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 93 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
54
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rukaya Through the Generations

Rukaya peaked in popularity in 2011 with ten births, marking a high point for this name's adoption. Since then, it has seen a slow decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 93 out of 92 individuals being under 30, Rukaya remains firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends, rarely crossing into older demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Rukaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rukaya's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Rukaya

How Many People Have the Name Rukaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 92 people in the United States currently share the name Rukaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,573,521 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rukaya a Common or Rare Name?

Rukaya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rukaya Mean?

Rukaya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rukaya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rukaya Most Popular?

The name Rukaya reached peak popularity in 2011, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rukaya?

Approximately 92 people named Rukaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 93. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,573,521 Americans.

Is Rukaya a rare name?

Rukaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,573,521 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rukaya mean?

Rukaya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Rukaya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rukaya are male and 100% are female.

When was Rukaya most popular?

Rukaya peaked in 2011 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US92
All-Time Births93
1 in X1 in 3,573,521
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2011
World Rank#17,742
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.