girl's name
Sumana
soo-MAH-nuh (Hindi)
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 36
Sumana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Sumana is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in 2001, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sumana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sumana?
In 2012, Sumana was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sumana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sumana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sumana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sumana
- Hindi soo-MAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Sumana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sumana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sumana
How popular is the name Sumana?
In 2012, Sumana was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sumana a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sumana?
Sumana has 3 syllables.
When was Sumana most popular?
Sumana peaked in 2001, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.