Sumaya
4 countries#2368 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sumaya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,142 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #2368 · peaked in 2016 with 109 births
Most common in: Minnesota, New York, California, Ohio, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,626 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 117 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,619 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1069 · peaked in 2008 with 113 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
148 births recorded 1983–2022 · currently #2848 · peaked in 2015 with 19 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Paris, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
7 births recorded 2008–2010 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sumaya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2485 | — |
| 2007 | #2134 | ↑351 |
| 2008 | #2485 | ↓351 |
| 2009 | #2286 | ↑199 |
| 2010 | #2185 | ↑101 |
| 2011 | #2156 | ↑29 |
| 2012 | #2047 | ↑109 |
| 2013 | #2173 | ↓126 |
| 2014 | #2081 | ↑92 |
| 2015 | #1919 | ↑162 |
| 2016 | #1875 | ↑44 |
| 2017 | #2200 | ↓325 |
| 2018 | #2190 | ↑10 |
| 2019 | #2128 | ↑62 |
| 2020 | #2341 | ↓213 |
| 2021 | #2848 | ↓507 |
| 2022 | #2756 | ↑92 |
| 2023 | #2397 | ↑359 |
| 2024 | #2637 | ↓240 |
| 2025 | #2368 | ↑269 |
Frequently asked questions about Sumaya
Is Sumaya a popular name?
Yes — Sumaya currently ranks #2368 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sumaya more common for boys or girls?
Sumaya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sumaya most popular?
Sumaya peaked in 2016 in United States, with 109 recorded births that year.
Is Sumaya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sumaya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7471 in 1969 to #2368 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sumaya?
At least 3,916 babies have been recorded with the name Sumaya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sumaya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sumaya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sumaya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sumaya include Sinai, Tasneem, Taya.
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