How popular is the name Raqiya in 2025?

Raqiya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Raqiya most popular?

Raqiya peaked in 2022, reaching #15306 among US girl names.

Raqiya will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Raqiya entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #15306 in 2022, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#15306

peak (2022)

babies in 2025

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a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Raqiya has been most popular in Minnesota.

Fewer than a hundred people named Raqiya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Raqiya alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Raqiya in 2025?: Raqiya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Raqiya most popular?: Raqiya peaked in 2022, reaching #15306 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Raqiya with classmates?: Raqiya will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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