Soraya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Soraya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Soraya?
Soraya is spelled S-O-R-A-Y-A. The name has 6 letters.
Soraya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Soraya derives from a Persian term meaning “the Pleiades,” a group of stars in the Taurus constellation.
- Origin
- Soraya is commonly associated with Persian origins linked to the Pleiades star cluster, reflecting celestial imagery.
- Pronunciation
- so-RAH-yah · 3 syllables
Soraya Popularity in 2025
Rank#862
Recorded Births313
- Girls usage rose 46 places to #862 and recorded 21 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Soraya Mean?
Soraya derives from a Persian term meaning “the Pleiades,” a group of stars in the Taurus constellation.
Origin: Soraya is commonly associated with Persian origins linked to the Pleiades star cluster, reflecting celestial imagery.
How Do You Pronounce Soraya?
Pronunciationso-RAH-yah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Soraya?
- History
- Soraya has been documented in Persian literary and cultural history with connections to astronomy and poetry.
Soraya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 313 | #862 |
| 2024 | Girls | 292 | #908 |
| 2023 | Girls | 212 | #1,148 |
| 2022 | Girls | 242 | #1,052 |
| 2021 | Girls | 262 | #987 |
| 2020 | Girls | 196 | #1,183 |
| 2019 | Girls | 215 | #1,125 |
| 2018 | Girls | 187 | #1,243 |
| 2017 | Girls | 177 | #1,317 |
| 2016 | Girls | 197 | #1,236 |
| 2015 | Girls | 201 | #1,227 |
| 2014 | Girls | 180 | #1,314 |
| 2013 | Girls | 192 | #1,242 |
| 2012 | Girls | 198 | #1,227 |
| 2011 | Girls | 219 | #1,120 |
| 2010 | Girls | 197 | #1,223 |
| 2009 | Girls | 170 | #1,392 |
| 2008 | Girls | 190 | #1,309 |
| 2007 | Girls | 237 | #1,095 |
| 2006 | Girls | 236 | #1,077 |
| 2005 | Girls | 172 | #1,297 |
| 2004 | Girls | 144 | #1,431 |
| 2003 | Girls | 135 | #1,454 |
| 2002 | Girls | 104 | #1,744 |
When Was Soraya Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
313 recorded births
National rank #862
2024 · Girls
292 recorded births
National rank #908
2021 · Girls
262 recorded births
National rank #987
2022 · Girls
242 recorded births
National rank #1,052
Where Soraya Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| MI | #589 | 13 |
| OK | #619 | 6 |
| MA | #624 | 8 |
| NY | #658 | 25 |
| FL | #674 | 25 |
| CA | #687 | 45 |
| CO | #703 | 7 |