Sumaya
Every Sumaya since 1969 — 2,142 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sumaya
Sumaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,383 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,142 American babies have been named Sumaya. Its peak came in 2016, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sumaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sumaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | #2,383 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,656 |
| 2023 | 75 | #2,413 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,785 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,886 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,373 |
| 2019 | 88 | #2,139 |
| 2018 | 85 | #2,205 |
| 2017 | 86 | #2,218 |
| 2016 | 109 | #1,883 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,934 |
| 2014 | 93 | #2,092 |
| 2013 | 86 | #2,185 |
| 2012 | 94 | #2,063 |
| 2011 | 88 | #2,171 |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,201 |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,313 |
| 2008 | 76 | #2,508 |
| 2007 | 94 | #2,144 |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,508 |
| 2005 | 65 | #2,632 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,806 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,951 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,139 |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,043 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,801 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,648 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,763 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sumaya in 2025?
Sumaya ranked #2,383 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sumaya?
2,142 babies have been named Sumaya in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sumaya most popular?
Sumaya peaked in 2016, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Sumaya a boy or girl name?
Sumaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sumaya rising or falling?
Sumaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.