Sumayya Girl

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsoo-MY-ah / /suːˈmaɪ.ə/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

small; little one (Arabic); a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (Persian)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, Sumayya is often associated with strength and resilience, as it is linked to Sumayya bint Khayyat, one of the first martyrs in Islam. In Persian contexts, it carries a sense of affection and endearment, reflecting the cultural significance of names in familial relationships.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Sumaya
  • Sumiya

International Variants

  • Sumaya (Arabic)
  • Sumiya (Persian)

Famous people named Sumayya

Sumayya bint Khayyat — early Islamic martyr.

Sumayya Ali — contemporary activist.

Fictional characters named Sumayya

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sumayya was first seen in the United States in 1990. Sumayya has ranked as high as #1324 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California. In the past 5 years the name Sumayya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sumayya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 10
59%
PA 7
41%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19906
19928
19935
19957
19967
19986
20008
20027
20037
200412
200517
20067
20077
200811
200911
20106
201115
20129
201317
201412
201512
201612
201711
201812
201914
202019
202119
202224
202332
202436