Somaya

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Somaya Pronunciation

Somaya is pronounced soo-MY-ah /suˈmaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Sumayya — from Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated' (the honored name of the first martyr of Islam)Medium

In 30 seconds: High; lofty: Somaya spells Sumayya — 'high, lofty, exalted'. Soft, honored, and warm (said 'soo-MY-ah').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningA spelling of Sumayya — from Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated' (the honored name of the first martyr of Islam)

U.S. rank (2024)#5749 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 990

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Somaya is a spelling of Sumayya — from Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated, exalted'. The deeply honored name of Sumayya bint Khayyat, an early convert remembered as the first martyr of Islam. A soft, dignified, honored name across the Arab world (said 'soo-MY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, high-and-lofty at the root, and honored.

Did you know? Sumayya means 'high, lofty, elevated' in Arabic — the honored name of Sumayya bint Khayyat, the first martyr of Islam — Somaya is a spelling, soft and honored (said 'soo-MY-ah').

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Sumayya — root etymology

Variations

SumayyaSumayaSumayyah

Nicknames

Soma

Themes & Styles

Arabic Islamic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Somaya?

Somaya is pronounced soo-MY-ah (/suˈmaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Somaya said aloud.

How do you say Somaya?

Somaya is said soo-MY-ah (/suˈmaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Somaya said aloud.

What does the name Somaya mean?

Somaya spells Sumayya — Arabic 'high, lofty, exalted'.

Is Somaya a boy or girl name?

Somaya is a girl's name.

How popular is Somaya?

Somaya is a rare name in the U.S.