Sumaiya
Every Sumaiya since 1991 — 588 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sumaiya
Sumaiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,099 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 588 American babies have been named Sumaiya. Its peak came in 2007, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sumaiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sumaiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,099 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,131 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,594 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,116 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,654 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,898 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,672 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,114 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,799 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,345 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,439 |
| 2014 | 28 | #5,013 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,625 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,546 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,912 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,360 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,308 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,474 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,930 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,687 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,769 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,934 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,925 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,889 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,547 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,527 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,188 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sumaiya in 2025?
Sumaiya ranked #7,099 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sumaiya?
588 babies have been named Sumaiya in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sumaiya most popular?
Sumaiya peaked in 2007, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Sumaiya a boy or girl name?
Sumaiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sumaiya rising or falling?
Sumaiya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.