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Sumaiya

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How to Pronounce Sumaiya

Pronounced soo-MY-yah /suˈmaɪ.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Sumayya, 'high, elevated; one of a high/lofty name' (the first martyr of Islam)Medium

In 30 seconds: High and honored: Sumaiya is Arabic for 'high, elevated'. Devout, dignified, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Sumayya, 'high, elevated; one of a high/lofty name' (the first martyr of Islam)
U.S. rank (2024)#5116 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 572

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719912024

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

Sumaiya comes from Arabic Sumayya, 'high, elevated; one of a high/lofty name' — borne by Sumayya bint Khayyat, revered as the first martyr of Islam. A devout, dignified name across the Muslim world.

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

Did you know? Sumayya means 'high, elevated; one of a lofty name' in Arabic — borne by Sumayya bint Khayyat, honored as the first martyr of Islam; a devout, dignified name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Arabic references — Sumayya — etymology

Variations

SumayyaSumayaSumayyah

Nicknames

Suma

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sumaiya mean?

Sumaiya is Arabic for 'high, elevated; one of a lofty name'.

How do you pronounce Sumaiya?

It's said soo-MY-yah /suˈmaɪ.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sumaiya a boy or girl name?

Sumaiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Sumaiya?

Sumaiya is a rare name in the U.S.

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