Ruqayyah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #654 in 2012 with 63 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 96 births ranking #454. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 530.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 5,112 girls born was named Ruqayyah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.