girl's name
Sumaiya
soo-MY-uh (Arabic)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,692
Sumaiya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 16 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Sumaiya is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 59 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 32,934 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sumaiya Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 440 |
| 2010s | 360 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 88 |
How Popular Is Sumaiya?
In 2025, Sumaiya was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Sumaiya Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sumaiya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sumaiya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sumaiya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sumaiya
- Arabic soo-MY-uh
Sibling Names for Sumaiya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sumaiya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sumaiya
How popular is the name Sumaiya?
In 2025, Sumaiya was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Sumaiya a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumaiya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sumaiya?
Sumaiya has 3 syllables.
When was Sumaiya most popular?
Sumaiya peaked in 2007, when 59 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Sumaiya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sumaiya currently ranks #1,818 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.