What is the origin of the name Suraya?

Suraya is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Suraya?

Suraya is currently ranked #4861 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Suraya?

Suraya is pronounced soo-RYE-ah.

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GirlArabic

Suraya

soo-RYE-ah

Popularity

#4861

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

712

Peak Year

#39 in 2023

First Recorded

1975

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic and Persian name meaning 'Pleiades' or 'star cluster'. Represents beauty and brilliance.

Nickname Watch

Sur Raya

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary
Queen consort of Iran

Nicknames

Sur Raya

Spelling Variations

Soraya Suraiya

Similar Names

Samira Layla Nadia Aaliyah

Personality Traits

gracefulintelligentbeautifulcharming

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