Sumaiya
2 countries#2341 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sumaiya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🏴🏴 England & Wales
917 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2341 · peaked in 2007 with 59 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
917 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 59 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
588 births recorded 1991–2025 · currently #6838 · peaked in 2007 with 30 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Sumaiya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #667 | — |
| 2003 | #731 | ↓64 |
| 2004 | #638 | ↑93 |
| 2005 | #680 | ↓42 |
| 2006 | #665 | ↑15 |
| 2007 | #604 | ↑61 |
| 2008 | #663 | ↓59 |
| 2009 | #647 | ↑16 |
| 2010 | #730 | ↓83 |
| 2011 | #749 | ↓19 |
| 2012 | #916 | ↓167 |
| 2013 | #854 | ↑62 |
| 2014 | #877 | ↓23 |
| 2015 | #1033 | ↓156 |
| 2016 | #1278 | ↓245 |
| 2017 | #1219 | ↑59 |
| 2018 | #1586 | ↓367 |
| 2019 | #1252 | ↑334 |
| 2020 | #1352 | ↓100 |
| 2021 | #2341 | ↓989 |
Frequently asked questions about Sumaiya
Is Sumaiya a popular name?
Yes — Sumaiya currently ranks #2341 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Sumaiya more common for boys or girls?
Sumaiya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Sumaiya most popular?
Sumaiya peaked in 2007 in England & Wales, with 59 recorded births that year.
Is Sumaiya rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Sumaiya’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1112 in 1996 to #2341 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Sumaiya?
At least 1,505 babies have been recorded with the name Sumaiya across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Sumaiya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sumaiya appears in official birth records in 2 countries: England & Wales, United States.
What names are similar in popularity to Sumaiya?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Sumaiya include Stefani, Syrena.
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