girl's name
Sumayyah
soo-MY-yah (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,525
England and Wales
#387
2025 births
Sumayyah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 35 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Sumayyah is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 110 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 4,790 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sumayyah 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 | 143 |
| 2000s | 816 |
| 2010s | 816 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 487 |
How Popular Is Sumayyah?
In 2025, Sumayyah was given to 110 babies in England and Wales, ranking #387 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Sumayyah 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 Sumayyah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sumayyah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sumayyah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sumayyah
- Arabic soo-MY-yah
Sibling Names for Sumayyah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sumayyah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sumayyah
How popular is the name Sumayyah?
In 2025, Sumayyah was given to 110 babies in England and Wales, ranking #387 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Sumayyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumayyah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sumayyah?
Sumayyah has 3 syllables.
When was Sumayyah most popular?
Sumayyah peaked in 2025, when 110 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sumayyah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sumayyah currently ranks #387 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.