Soraya: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means the Pleiades star cluster, a celestial name of brilliance.
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1183
- Peak
- #1078 in 2006
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Soraya Means
Soraya is a girl name of Persian origin. Means the Pleiades star cluster, a celestial name of brilliance.
How Popular Soraya Is
Soraya currently ranks #1183 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1078 in 2006. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Soraya
- Soraya is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Soraya is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Soraya
Other Persian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Soraya
Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Soraya.
Questions About Soraya
What does Soraya mean?
Soraya is a girl name of Persian origin. Means the Pleiades star cluster, a celestial name of brilliance.
How popular is Soraya?
Soraya currently ranks #1183 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1078 in 2006. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Soraya come from?
Soraya comes from Persian roots. Soraya is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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