Soraya
Soraya is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “princess, jewel, the Pleiades star cluster.” It ranked #770 in the United States in 2025. Soraya derives from the Arabic word for the Pleiades star cluster, also meaning 'princess' or 'jewel.
how do you pronounce Soraya?
sor-EYE-ah
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what does Soraya mean?
The name Soraya means “princess, jewel, the Pleiades star cluster.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Soraya derives from the Arabic word for the Pleiades star cluster, also meaning 'princess' or 'jewel.' Queen Soraya of Iran helped popularize the name internationally in the 1950s. In Persian poetry, the Pleiades symbolize beauty and unattainability.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #770 |
| 2023 | #750 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Soraya?
- Queen Soraya of Iran
- Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary (Iranian-German socialite)
what names are similar to Soraya?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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