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Soumaya

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How to Pronounce Soumaya

Pronounced soo-MY-uh /suːˈmaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Sumayya (Soumaya), traditionally 'high; exalted; distinguished.' Sumayya bint Khayyat is honored in Islam as among its earliest martyrs — the name is carried with deep respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified three-beat Arabic name: Soumaya (Sumayya) means 'high, exalted' (said 'soo-MY-uh').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Sumayya (Soumaya), traditionally 'high; exalted; distinguished.' Sumayya bint Khayyat is honored in Islam as among its earliest martyrs — the name is carried with deep respect.
U.S. rank (2022)#13400 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519972022

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Soumaya is a form of the Arabic Sumayya, 'high; exalted.' Honored for the early Muslim figure Sumayya, it is carried with respect (said 'soo-MY-uh').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. girls, though it is familiar in Arabic-speaking lands. Newly emerging here.

Did you know? Soumaya comes from the Arabic Sumayya ('high, exalted'); Sumayya bint Khayyat is remembered in Islam as among its first martyrs — a name held with deep respect.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Soumaya — Arabic Sumayya, 'high, exalted'; early martyr of Islam; handled respectfully

Variations

SumayyaSumayaSoumayya

Nicknames

SoumaMaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soumaya mean?

Soumaya comes from the Arabic Sumayya, meaning 'high; exalted'. Sumayya is honored in Islam as an early martyr, and the name is carried with respect.

How do you pronounce Soumaya?

It's said soo-MY-uh /suːˈmaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Where does the name Soumaya come from?

It comes from the Arabic Sumayya ('high, exalted'), remembered for an early figure in Islam. It is carried with respect.

How popular is Soumaya?

Soumaya is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., though familiar in Arabic-speaking lands. Newly emerging here.

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