Khadija vs Soraya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khadija

Girl #1,074 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, dignified"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,074
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Khaddy, Dija, KJ

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Soraya

Girl #912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Pleiades star cluster"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Arabic Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#912
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sora, Raya

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Popularity Comparison

Khadija Rank #1,074
Soraya Rank #912

Soraya is more popular, ranked #912 vs #1074 for Khadija.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khadija ___

  • Khadija Rose
  • Khadija Marie
  • Khadija Grace
  • Khadija Amina
  • Khadija Fatima
  • Khadija Nour

Soraya ___

  • Soraya Marie
  • Soraya Rose
  • Soraya Jade
  • Soraya Lynn
  • Soraya Claire
  • Soraya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khadija

Fatima Aisha Zara Omar Ibrahim

If you choose Soraya

Cyrus Darius Leila Shirin Kian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khadija or Soraya more popular?

Soraya is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Khadija at #1074 in the United States.

What do Khadija and Soraya mean?

Khadija means "trustworthy, dignified" (Arabic origin). Soraya means "the Pleiades star cluster" (Persian origin).

Are Khadija and Soraya boy or girl names?

Khadija is primarily a girl name. Soraya is primarily a girl name.

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