Sumayya
Meaninghigh, lofty · Arabic
- US rank
- #3,389
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,389 in 2025
45 babies were named Sumayya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,694 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sumayya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,714 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sumayya, 45 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sumayya would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySumayya first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearSumayya is at its all-time high right now: #3,389 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSumayya is 6.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 227,273 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 35,714.
- TrendSumayya has climbed 2,694 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,389. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Sumayya means “high, lofty”.
About the name Sumayya
Sumayya is a girl name of American origin meaning “high, lofty”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-yya”. US birth records list Sumayya for girls from 1990 to 2025, in 31 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #3,389 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,389, with 45 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.2 | 460,829 girls |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 213,220 girls |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 145,560 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,198 girls |
Other spellings of Sumayya
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Questions about the name Sumayya
What does the name Sumayya mean?
Sumayya means “high, lofty” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Sumayya?
Sumayya has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Sumayya a boy or girl name?
Sumayya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sumayya?
Sumayya ranked #3,389 for US girls in 2025, given to 45 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#3,389).