Sumaiyah
Every Sumaiyah since 1996 — 329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sumaiyah
Sumaiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,982 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 329 American babies have been named Sumaiyah. Its peak came in 2010, when 21 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 Sumaiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sumaiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,982 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,491 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,332 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,061 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,903 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,608 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,178 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,734 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,265 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,915 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,057 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,311 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,361 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,783 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,706 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,051 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,824 |
| 2005 | 11 | #10,038 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,733 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,945 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,396 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,928 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,641 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sumaiyah in 2025?
Sumaiyah ranked #16,982 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sumaiyah?
329 babies have been named Sumaiyah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sumaiyah most popular?
Sumaiyah peaked in 2010, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Sumaiyah a boy or girl name?
Sumaiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sumaiyah rising or falling?
Sumaiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.