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The name Ruqaya is a girl's name meaning "to rise, ascending".

A streamlined variation of the Arabic name Ruqayya, the name is associated with one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad, who went on to marry Uthman, the third leader, or caliph, of the Muslim community.
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Meaning "to rise", Ruqaya is associated with strength and resilience and rising above the hardships life throws at you. It has a distinctive yet familiar sound that could travel well, however, currently it is most popular in Azerbaijan. 

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The name Ruqaya is currently ranked #8768 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #8399 in 2023.

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