Sumayah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sumayah means 'one who is elevated' or 'one who is high in rank'.
Meaning of the Name Sumayah
Sumayah is an Arabic name that means 'one who is elevated' or 'one who is high in rank'. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'samā', which means 'sky' or 'heaven'. Sumayah has historical significance as it was the name of the first martyr of Islam, Sumayah bint Khayyat. She was a courageous woman who embraced Islam in its early days and faced persecution. The name Sumayah is often given to girls in Arabic-speaking countries to honor the bravery and faith of Sumayah bint Khayyat.
Popularity of the Name Sumayah
The popularity for the name Sumayah peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 80 births, which ranked number 4,090 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Sumayah had the most female births in 2006 with 80, which ranked number 2,353 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Sumayah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 10 births, a decline of -41.18%. Among females, Sumayah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 10 births, a decline of -41.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sumayah
- 20 Year Trend of Sumayah: -33.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Sumayah: -41.18%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sumayah: -41.18%
Popularity of Sumayah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Sumayah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Sumayah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Sumayah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Sumayah
- Total Births of Sumayah: 9 (-5.17%)
- Female Births of Sumayah: 9 (-5.17%)
Given the downward trend of Sumayah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.17% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sumayah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.17%.