Sumaya
Sumaya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2016, when 109 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sumaya popular?
Steady Sumaya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
| 2020s | 413 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 923 | |
| 2000s | 631 | |
| 1990s | 144 | |
| 1980s | 26 | |
| 1960s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sumaya mean?
Sumaya (سمية, Sumayya) is a diminutive whose root is debated: classical research links it to the root w-s-m, giving 'a small distinguishing mark' and figuratively 'unique, special', while other sources derive it from s-m-w ('high, elevated') for a sense of 'exalted'. It is historically revered as the name of Sumayya bint Khayyat, regarded as the first martyr of Islam. Also spelled Sumayya or Sumayyah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sumaya mean?
Sumaya means Little distinguishing mark; (also read as 'exalted'). Sumaya (سمية, Sumayya) is a diminutive whose root is debated: classical research links it to the root w-s-m, giving 'a small distinguishing mark' and figuratively 'unique, special', while other sources derive it from s-m-w ('high, elevated') for a sense of 'exalted'. It is historically revered as the name of Sumayya bint Khayyat, regarded as the first martyr of Islam. Also spelled Sumayya or Sumayyah.
What is the origin of the name Sumaya?
Sumaya is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Sumaya?
Sumaya is pronounced “soo-MY-yah.”
Is Sumaya a boy or a girl name?
Sumaya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Sumaya a popular name right now?
Sumaya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
How popular is the name Sumaya?
In 2025, Sumaya ranked #2383 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sumaya most popular?
Sumaya was most popular in 2016, when about 109 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Sumaya?
Names similar to Sumaya include Huda, Hiba, Rania, Kalila, Husna.
What names go well with Sumaya?
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