girl name · Persian origin
Soraya
/ soh-RY-ah /
Meaning
Soraya means The Pleiades (Persian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Persian
Pronunciation
soh-RY-ah
Popularity
#868 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Soraya in the US, 1880–2025
Soraya first appears in US records in 1955. It peaked in 2025, when 313 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 313.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Soraya mean?
Soraya names the Pleiades star cluster in Persian.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soraya mean?
Soraya means The Pleiades. Soraya names the Pleiades star cluster in Persian.
What is the origin of the name Soraya?
Soraya is of Persian origin.
How do you pronounce Soraya?
Soraya is pronounced “soh-RY-ah.”
Is Soraya a boy or a girl name?
Soraya is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Soraya?
In 2025, Soraya ranked #868 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Soraya most popular?
Soraya was most popular in 2025, when about 313 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.