Soraya
Every Soraya since 1955 — 6,811 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Soraya
Soraya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #868 in 2025 with 313 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 6,811 American babies have been named Soraya. Its peak came in 2025, when 313 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Soraya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Soraya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 313 | #868 |
| 2024 | 292 | #911 |
| 2023 | 212 | #1,150 |
| 2022 | 242 | #1,054 |
| 2021 | 262 | #990 |
| 2020 | 196 | #1,186 |
| 2019 | 215 | #1,132 |
| 2018 | 187 | #1,248 |
| 2017 | 177 | #1,320 |
| 2016 | 197 | #1,240 |
| 2015 | 201 | #1,233 |
| 2014 | 180 | #1,319 |
| 2013 | 192 | #1,246 |
| 2012 | 198 | #1,230 |
| 2011 | 219 | #1,121 |
| 2010 | 197 | #1,228 |
| 2009 | 170 | #1,397 |
| 2008 | 190 | #1,312 |
| 2007 | 237 | #1,099 |
| 2006 | 236 | #1,079 |
| 2005 | 172 | #1,299 |
| 2004 | 144 | #1,435 |
| 2003 | 135 | #1,459 |
| 2002 | 104 | #1,748 |
| 2001 | 100 | #1,794 |
| 2000 | 92 | #1,864 |
| 1995 | 67 | #2,045 |
| 1990 | 54 | #2,342 |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,589 |
| 1980 | 53 | #2,009 |
| 1975 | 33 | #2,448 |
| 1970 | 36 | #2,235 |
| 1965 | 40 | #1,826 |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,564 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,748 |
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Famous people named Soraya
- Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary Companion · 1932–2001
- Soraya Tarzi Politician · 1899–1968
- Soraya Arnelas Singer · b. 1982
- Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría Politician · b. 1971
- Soraya Singer · 1969–2006
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Soraya in 2025?
Soraya ranked #868 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 313 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Soraya?
6,811 babies have been named Soraya in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Soraya most popular?
Soraya peaked in 2025, when 313 newborns received the name.
Is Soraya a boy or girl name?
Soraya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Soraya rising or falling?
Soraya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Soraya?
Well-known people named Soraya include Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary (companion), Soraya Tarzi (politician), Soraya Arnelas (singer).