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Suraiya

Derived from the Arabic word for the Pleiades star cluster, meaning 'celestial' or 'brilliant.' A person named Suraiya is seen as a radiant and luminous individual who possesses a natural grace and a spirit that shines brightly even in the darkest times.

Key Stats

Total births267
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2015
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2015
Most recent2024
Syllables3
OriginArabic, Persian, Indian
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Suraiya (Legendary Indian actress and playback singer) · Suraiya Farooghi (Distinguished historian of the Ottoman Empire) · Suraiya Pakzad (Prominent women's rights activist and Time 100 honoree) · Suraiya Khanum (Celebrated classical and folk singer) · Suraiya Multanikar (Famed Pakistani folk singer known for her soul-stirring voice)

Nicknames & Diminutives

SuriRayaAyaRai

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