Girl
Soraya
princess, bright star
About Soraya
Imagine a name that shimmers with exotic elegance and mysterious allure—this captures that essence perfectly. The flowing sounds evoke images of distant lands and romantic traditions, carrying with it a sense of sophistication that feels both worldly and refined. Each syllable rolls off the tongue with graceful ease, creating a melodic impression that lingers in memory. This choice speaks volumes about parents who appreciate cultural richness and aren't afraid to embrace something beautifully different. The name possesses an inherent glamour that doesn't require embellishment; it stands magnificently on its own. Its rarity in many regions means a child bearing this name will likely be the only one in her classroom, offering a distinct identity. The pronunciation, while initially unfamiliar to some, quickly becomes second nature and is rarely mispronounced once learned. For families seeking a name with international sophistication and timeless beauty, this represents an outstanding selection.
Popularity of the Name Soraya
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #990 | #683 | #632 | #870 | |
| 2024 | #911 | #754 | #891 | ||
| 2025 | #868 | #560 | #931 | ||
| 1997 | #960 | ||||
| 2003 | #998 | ||||
| 2004 | #884 | ||||
| 2005 | #917 | ||||
| 2006 | #963 | #948 | |||
| 2007 | #880 | ||||
| 2008 | #663 | ||||
| 2009 | #803 | #629 | #939 | ||
| 2010 | #689 | #753 | |||
| 2011 | #708 | #861 | |||
| 2012 | #601 | #857 | |||
| 2013 | #606 | #724 | |||
| 2014 | #691 | #886 | |||
| 2015 | #734 | #750 | |||
| 2016 | #772 | #802 | |||
| 2017 | #675 | #727 | |||
| 2018 | #718 | #728 | |||
| 2019 | #597 | #825 | #800 | ||
| 2020 | #676 | ||||
| 2022 | #680 | #829 | |||
| 2023 | #635 | #784 | |||
| 1990 | #361 | ||||
| 1991 | #415 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Soraya
Names Similar to Soraya
Nicknames for Soraya
- Sora
- Raya
- Sori
- Aya
Famous People Named Soraya
| Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari | Queen Soraya - Former Empress of Iran |
| Soraya Saenz de Santamaria | Spanish politician |
| Soraya Jimenez | Mexican Olympic gold medalist in weightlifting |
| Soraya Arnelas | Spanish singer and actress |
| Soraya Raquel Lamilla Cuevas | Soraya - Colombian-American singer-songwriter |
| Soraya Chaves | Portuguese model and actress |
| Soraya Haddad | Algerian judoka |
| Soraya Senzar | Venezuelan TV host and actress |
| Soraya Mohamed | Maldivian sprinter |
| Soraya Mensah | Ghanaian actress and TV personality |
| Soraya Saga | Japanese video game developer and writer |
| Soraya Nadia McDonald | American journalist and cultural critic |
| Soraya Post | Swedish politician and human rights activist |
| Soraya Tarzi | Queen consort of Afghanistan |
| Soraya Mafi | British-Iranian opera singer |
| Soraya Abdullah | Malaysian filmmaker and activist |
| Soraya Darabi | American entrepreneur and co-founder of Zady |
| Soraya Dorabi | Iranian-American tech entrepreneur |
| Soraya de Visch Eijbergen | Dutch badminton player |
| Soraya Sikander | Pakistani artist |
Characters Named Soraya
| Soraya Prince | Suits - Character from the TV series "Suits" |
| Soraya Lamilla | West Side Story - Character from the musical "West Side Story" |
| Soraya Zaman | Quantico - Character from the TV series "Quantico" |
| Soraya Montenegro | María la del Barrio - Character from the telenovela "María la del Barrio" |
| Soraya Qasim | The Blacklist - Character from the TV series "The Blacklist" |
| Soraya Malik | Degrassi - The Next Generation - Character from the TV series "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Soraya Hashim | Coronation Street - Character from the TV series "Coronation Street" |
| Soraya Dubois | Empire - Character from the TV series "Empire" |
| Soraya Kashani | Grand Hotel - Character from the TV series "Grand Hotel" |