Ruqiya is of Arabic origin and means "good companion" or "friend". It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for females. In Islamic tradition, Ruqiya is often associated with Ruqayya bint Mu'awwidh, the daughter of the Companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Mu'awwidh ibn 'Afra'. The name has gained popularity in various parts of the world due to its appealing meaning and unique sound. It is pronounced /ruːqiːa/ in English.
The name Ruqiya has seen a varied trend over the years with peaks in 2006 and 2014, each having 9 births. There's a notable gap in 2008 and 2010-2013 without any recorded births for this name. Recent years have shown a consistent increase, with totals ranging from 5 to 7 births annually since 2016, culminating in another peak of 6 births in 2022. Overall, there have been 64 babies named Ruqiya between 2006 and 2022.