Soraya
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.
Is Soraya popular?
Near its peak Soraya is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 1,517 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,963 | |
| 2000s | 1,580 | |
| 1990s | 629 | |
| 1980s | 422 | |
| 1970s | 313 | |
| 1960s | 326 | |
| 1950s | 61 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Soraya mean?
Soraya names the Pleiades star cluster in Persian.
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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.
Is Soraya a popular name right now?
Soraya is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
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.
What names are similar to Soraya?
Names similar to Soraya include Roxana, Hester, Zarina, Roya, Darya.
What names go well with Soraya?
Persian names that pair well with Soraya include Jasmine, Esther, Jasper, Darius, Cyrus.