girl's name
Sumiya
soo-MEE-yah
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 155
Sumiya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Sumiya is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sumiya 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 | 13 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Sumiya?
In 2021, Sumiya was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Sumiya 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 Sumiya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sumiya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sumiya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sumiya
- Pronunciation soo-MEE-yah
Sibling Names for Sumiya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sumiya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sumiya
How popular is the name Sumiya?
In 2021, Sumiya was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Sumiya a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumiya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sumiya?
Sumiya has 3 syllables.
When was Sumiya most popular?
Sumiya peaked in 2004, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.