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Origin & history of Zoraya1
Arabic / Persian roots
The name Zoraya has Arabic origins and is believed to mean radiant or shining. It can also be interpreted as brilliant or gorgeous. This name has gained popularity in recent years, and it has a melodic and exotic sound. Zoraya is often associated with beauty, strength, and charisma. Notable figures with this name include Zoraya Judd, an American actress and dancer. Overall, Zoraya is an elegant and captivating name with a rich cultural background.
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Root name
The root form of Zoraya is
Zoraya — meaning The Pleiades.
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Modern usage
Zoraya remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Zoraya?
2005
peak year
Today, Zoraya is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #6652), with only about 19 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2005, 22 babies were given the name (ranked #5798 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Zoraya's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 546 babies have been registered as Zoraya since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
22
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #5,798)
(ranked #5,798)
19
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
190
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
546
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Zoraya5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
Z8
O6
R9
A1
Y7
A1
Sum: 32 → Life path 5
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Personality of Zoraya🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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