Sumayyah
Every Sumayyah since 1976 — 955 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sumayyah
Sumayyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,158 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 955 American babies have been named Sumayyah. Its peak came in 2020, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sumayyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sumayyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,158 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,203 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,976 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,823 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,230 |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,442 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,066 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,344 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,547 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,272 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,220 |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,773 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,325 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,540 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,794 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,226 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,364 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,751 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,683 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,324 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,786 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,362 |
| 2003 | 20 | #6,024 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,069 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,305 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,067 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,407 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,158 |
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Famous people named Sumayyah
- Sumayyah bint Khabbat Religious figure · 550–615
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sumayyah in 2025?
Sumayyah ranked #4,158 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sumayyah?
955 babies have been named Sumayyah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sumayyah most popular?
Sumayyah peaked in 2020, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Sumayyah a boy or girl name?
Sumayyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sumayyah rising or falling?
Sumayyah has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Sumayyah?
Well-known people named Sumayyah include Sumayyah bint Khabbat (religious figure).