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Sumayyah Pronunciation

Sumayyah is pronounced soo-MY-yah /suˈmaɪ.jɑ/High

Meaning: -yyah spelling of Sumayya — Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated'; the first martyr of IslamHigh

In 30 seconds: Lofty and revered: Sumayyah spells the honored name of the first martyr of Islam — Arabic 'high, elevated'. Noble and beloved.

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Origin HighArabic

Meaning-yyah spelling of Sumayya — Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated'; the first martyr of Islam

U.S. rank (2024)#4178 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 920

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Sumayyah is a -yyah spelling of Sumayya — Arabic sumayya, 'high, lofty, elevated' — borne by Sumayya bint Khayyat, the first martyr of Islam. The doubled spelling reflects the Arabic.

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

Did you know? Sumayya bint Khayyat is honored as the first martyr of Islam — making this 'elevated' name, in its many spellings, one of deep respect.

Overall data confidence 85%

Arabic references — Sumayya — etymology and history

Variations

SumayyaSumayaSumaiyah

Nicknames

Suma

Famous Bearers

★Sumayya bint Khayyat (d. c. 615)
Honored as the first martyr of Islam.

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How do you pronounce Sumayyah?

Sumayyah is pronounced soo-MY-yah (/suˈmaɪ.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Sumayyah said aloud.

How do you say Sumayyah?

Sumayyah is said soo-MY-yah (/suˈmaɪ.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Sumayyah said aloud.

What does the name Sumayyah mean?

Sumayyah is Arabic for 'high, lofty, elevated'.

Is Sumayyah a boy or girl name?

Sumayyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Sumayyah?

Sumayyah is a rare name in the U.S.