girl's name
Soumaya
soo-MY-uh
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 6,219
France
#238
2025 births
Soumaya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Soumaya is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2016, when 365 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 2,456 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Soumaya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 340 |
| 1990s | 500 |
| 2000s | 825 |
| 2010s | 2,850 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 1,445 |
How Popular Is Soumaya?
In 2025, Soumaya was given to 240 babies in France, ranking #238 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Soumaya Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Soumaya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Soumaya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Soumaya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Soumaya
- Pronunciation soo-MY-uh
Sibling Names for Soumaya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Soumaya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Soumaya
How popular is the name Soumaya?
In 2025, Soumaya was given to 240 babies in France, ranking #238 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Soumaya a girl's or a boy's name?
Soumaya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Soumaya?
Soumaya has 3 syllables.
When was Soumaya most popular?
Soumaya peaked in 2016, when 365 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Soumaya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Soumaya currently ranks #238 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.