Gender: Female
Origin: Islamic, Indian
Meaning: Princess, Best of the Best
Pronunciation: roo-KAI-ya, /ruːˈkaɪjə/, R UW K EY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #39,716
The name Rukaiya is of Islamic, Indian origin and means Princess, Best of the Best, 'rukaiah Begam' Wife of Tipu Sultan. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rukaiya is commonly found in Nigeria, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: roo-KAI-ya
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ruːˈkaɪjə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UW K EY AY AH
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Rukaiya is recorded 824 times globally, ranking it as the 39,716th most common name worldwide.
Rukaiya is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 491 occurrences, making it the 2,094th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Rukaiya is found among 1 in every 2362 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #2,094 | 1 : 2,362 |
| Bangladesh | #4,724 | 1 : 6,114 |
| Saudi Arabia | #34,165 | 1 : 54,570 |
| Ghana | #2,251 | 1 : 5,268 |
| Kuwait | #13,110 | 1 : 26,421 |
| United Arab Emirates | #23,984 | 1 : 47,387 |
| India | #18,731 | 1 : 41,610 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rukaiya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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