Sumayah
Every Sumayah since 1983 — 562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sumayah
Sumayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,695 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 562 American babies have been named Sumayah. Its peak came in 2006, when 80 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 Sumayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sumayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,695 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,221 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,897 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,308 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,410 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,531 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,089 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,554 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,405 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,763 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,961 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,266 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,988 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,423 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,536 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,601 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,520 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,936 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,818 |
| 2006 | 80 | #2,373 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,103 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,793 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,397 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,397 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,919 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,642 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sumayah in 2025?
Sumayah ranked #5,695 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sumayah?
562 babies have been named Sumayah in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sumayah most popular?
Sumayah peaked in 2006, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Sumayah a boy or girl name?
Sumayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sumayah rising or falling?
Sumayah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.