Ruqayyah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #799 in 2003 with 33 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 96 births ranking #454. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 230.0%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 8,444 girls born was named Ruqayyah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.