Ruqayyah is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #512 in 2015 with 84 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 96 births ranking #454. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 740.0%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 3,666 girls born was named Ruqayyah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.