Total births
15
Girls' name · since 2001
Raqiya
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Raqiya, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 2001–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Raqiya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 15 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raqiya has been recorded 15 times among girls since 2001, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2022.
- 15 total births
- 2001–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Raqiya since 2001, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 15
- total births
- 2001–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Raqiya was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
5 babies were named Raqiya in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Raqiya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Raqiya splits its recorded history at 2012: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2001 (5 births).
Raqiya at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2001
Raqiya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2022
- Peak year (2001)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Raqiya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Raqiya's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Raqiya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
- 2020s
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Raqiya by state
Where Raqiya concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 5 | 33.3% |
Minnesota share of Raqiya's total US births 33.3%
5 of 15 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raqiya? ▼
Raqiya has been given to 15 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 5 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Raqiya most popular? ▼
Raqiya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Raqiya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raqiya are Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Raqiya been used? ▼
Raqiya has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 22 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Raqiya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raquel, Raquelle, Raquell, Raqual, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Raqiya's data
- Raqiya's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 2020s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Raqiyas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Raqiya
Nearby Names Like Raqiya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raqiya
Raquel Girl
#1070 50,697 births
Raquelle Girl
#12405 844 births
Raquell Girl
201 births
Raqual Girl
59 births
Raqueal Girl
55 births
Compare Raqiya side by side: Raqiya vs Raquel Raqiya vs Raquelle Raqiya vs Raquell
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Raqiya: Baby Name Since 2001 - 15 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raqiya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Raqiya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.