How Many People Are Named Rukiya?

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

Rukiya
Very Rare
Arabic

Rukiya is a rare name with Arabic origins, making it stand out among the crowd. Only 1 in 1,095,404 Americans share this unique moniker, with just 301 people named Rukiya living in the US today. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1974 with 20 births.

~301
Living in US
1 in 1,095,404
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rukaya
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Inspiring Determined Caring
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

43,088
Worldwide Bearers
#20,907
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
23,164
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
6,049
🇸🇴 Somalia
2,593
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,941
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,847
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,537
🇰🇪 Kenya
1,193
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,040
🇵🇰 Pakistan
671
🇹🇿 Tanzania
612

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
301 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
89
Would be under 30 (29%)
221
Would be 30–60 (71%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 310 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: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
99

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

📜 Rukiya Through the Generations

Rukiya has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its usage has remained relatively stable. Born in 1974, the peak year saw 20 babies given this name, marking a significant moment in its history. Today, the majority of people named Rukiya are aged between 30 and 60, with 221 individuals falling into this age bracket, while 89 are under 30, and none are over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and modern, appealing across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Rukiya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rukiya's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rukiya

How Many People Have the Name Rukiya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 301 people in the United States currently share the name Rukiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,095,404 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rukiya a Common or Rare Name?

Rukiya 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 Rukiya Mean?

Rukiya means "creative variant of Rukaya" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rukiya Most Popular?

The name Rukiya reached peak popularity in 1974, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Rukiya?

Approximately 301 people named Rukiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 310. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,095,404 Americans.

Is Rukiya a rare name?

Rukiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,095,404 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rukiya mean?

Rukiya means "creative variant of Rukaya" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rukiya more male or female?

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

When was Rukiya most popular?

Rukiya peaked in 1974 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US301
All-Time Births310
1 in X1 in 1,095,404
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1974
World Rank#20,907
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.