Girl name · Persian
Soraya
“Pleiades star cluster”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Soraya.
Explore Soraya further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Soraya — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Soraya is Persian — the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters star cluster — worn by a beloved twentieth-century Iranian queen whose sad story only deepened the name's glamour across the Middle East and Latin America.
Rare in America, Soraya offers an entire constellation rather than a single star.
Three velvet syllables (soh-RY-ah). It pairs well with simple middles (Soraya Jane, Soraya Ruth). On our vibe map it is Celestial at cluster-grade with Cultural Fusion crown jewels and Mythological sisters — seven stars, one name.
More Persian names
Soraya sits in our Persian set — these share its roots.
All Persian names →Soraya — common questions
Is Soraya a boy or girl name?
Soraya is traditionally a girl name of Persian origin. It ranked #868 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Soraya mean?
Soraya means “Pleiades star cluster” of Persian origin. Soraya is Persian — the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters star cluster — worn by a beloved twentieth-century Iranian queen whose sad story only deepened the name's glamour across the Middle East and Latin America.
Where does the name Soraya come from?
Soraya is Persian in origin. Rare in America, Soraya offers an entire constellation rather than a single star.
What are common nicknames for Soraya?
Sora and Reya — the short-forms parents most often use for Soraya.
How popular is Soraya?
Soraya ranked #868 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which keeps it recognisable but uncommon.
Bring the name into the room
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