Girl nameCurrently #913 in the USRising
Soraya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Soraya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Soraya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Soraya |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1964 | 39 |
| 1965 | 40 |
| 1966 | 33 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1969 | 32 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 40 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 54 |
| 1991 | 49 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 56 |
| 1995 | 67 |
| 1996 | 76 |
| 1997 | 74 |
| 1998 | 75 |
| 1999 | 67 |
| 2000 | 92 |
| 2001 | 100 |
| 2002 | 104 |
| 2003 | 135 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 172 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 237 |
| 2008 | 190 |
| 2009 | 170 |
| 2010 | 197 |
| 2011 | 219 |
| 2012 | 198 |
| 2013 | 192 |
| 2014 | 180 |
| 2015 | 201 |
| 2016 | 197 |
| 2017 | 177 |
| 2018 | 187 |
| 2019 | 215 |
| 2020 | 196 |
| 2021 | 262 |
| 2022 | 242 |
| 2023 | 212 |
| 2024 | 290 |
Soraya through the decades
- Soraya peaked in 2024, when 290 babies were named Soraya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Soraya has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Soraya currently ranks #913 in the US and is on the rise.