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Sumaiya
Sumaiya Pronunciation
Sumaiya is pronounced soo-MY-yah /suΛmaΙͺ.jΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic Sumayya, 'high, elevated; one of a high/lofty name' (the first martyr of Islam)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Sumaiya comes from Arabic Sumayya, 'high, elevated; one of a high/lofty name' β 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.
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How do you pronounce Sumaiya?
Sumaiya is pronounced soo-MY-yah (/suΛmaΙͺ.jΙ/). Press play above to hear Sumaiya said aloud.
How do you say Sumaiya?
Sumaiya is said soo-MY-yah (/suΛmaΙͺ.jΙ/). Press play above to hear Sumaiya said aloud.
What does the name Sumaiya mean?
Sumaiya is Arabic for 'high, elevated; one of a lofty name'.
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.