How Many People Are Named Rukia?

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

Rukia
Very Rare
Japanese

Rukia is a very rare female name, with only 201 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,645,057 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 202 under-30s.

~201
Living in US
1 in 1,645,057
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ruka
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Mysterious Innovative Caring
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

163,953
Worldwide Bearers
#6,428
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
70,461
🇺🇬 Uganda
22,192
🇰🇪 Kenya
20,991
🇸🇴 Somalia
18,629
🇮🇳 India
10,346
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
6,704
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5,231
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
3,757
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,811
🇸🇴 Somaliland
585

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
201 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
202
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 202 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
67
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Rukia Through the Generations

Rukia saw its peak popularity in 2020 with 19 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average age of those named Rukia is 11, indicating that it's primarily a name given to younger generations. With all 202 individuals under 30, Rukia remains firmly rooted in modern naming trends, reflecting contemporary tastes in personal identity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 5

✨ Similar Names to Rukia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rukia's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Rukia

How Many People Have the Name Rukia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 201 people in the United States currently share the name Rukia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,645,057 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rukia a Common or Rare Name?

Rukia 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 Rukia Mean?

Rukia means "creative variant of Ruka" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rukia Most Popular?

The name Rukia reached peak popularity in 2020, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Rukia?

Approximately 201 people named Rukia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 202. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,645,057 Americans.

Is Rukia a rare name?

Rukia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,645,057 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rukia mean?

Rukia means "creative variant of Ruka" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Rukia more male or female?

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

When was Rukia most popular?

Rukia peaked in 2020 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US201
All-Time Births202
1 in X1 in 1,645,057
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2020
World Rank#6,428
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.