Sumayah
3 countries#5554 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sumayah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
562 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #5554 · peaked in 2006 with 80 births
Most common in: Florida, California, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
452 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 2006 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
452 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 27 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
26 births recorded 2015–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2017 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sumayah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2353 | — |
| 2007 | #2787 | ↓434 |
| 2008 | #5750 | ↓2963 |
| 2009 | #5378 | ↑372 |
| 2010 | #6382 | ↓1004 |
| 2011 | #6335 | ↑47 |
| 2012 | #7144 | ↓809 |
| 2013 | #8580 | ↓1436 |
| 2014 | #6987 | ↑1593 |
| 2015 | #7613 | ↓626 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↓2500 |
| 2017 | #7092 | ↑3021 |
| 2018 | #8146 | ↓1054 |
| 2019 | #7716 | ↑430 |
| 2020 | #7212 | ↑504 |
| 2021 | #8024 | ↓812 |
| 2022 | #9680 | ↓1656 |
| 2023 | #6680 | ↑3000 |
| 2024 | #6932 | ↓252 |
| 2025 | #5554 | ↑1378 |
Frequently asked questions about Sumayah
Is Sumayah a popular name?
Yes — Sumayah currently ranks #5554 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sumayah more common for boys or girls?
Sumayah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sumayah most popular?
Sumayah peaked in 2006 in United States, with 80 recorded births that year.
Is Sumayah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sumayah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10275 in 1983 to #5554 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sumayah?
At least 1,040 babies have been recorded with the name Sumayah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sumayah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sumayah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.