Sumayyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'little brown thing', Sumayyah is a feminine Arabic name with historical significance in Islamic cultures.
Meaning of the Name Sumayyah
Sumayyah is an Arabic name meaning 'little brown thing'. It has roots in the Arabic language and is primarily used in Islamic cultures. The name is said to have originated from the word 'thamammah', which means 'brown' in Arabic. Sumayyah is a feminine name and has a deep historical significance as it is the name of one of the first female martyrs of Islam.
Popularity of the Name Sumayyah
The popularity for the name Sumayyah peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 45 births, which ranked number 6,117 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Sumayyah had the most female births in 2020 with 45, which ranked number 3,394 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Sumayyah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 40 births, an increase of 60.00%. Among females, Sumayyah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 40 births, an increase of 60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sumayyah
- 20 Year Trend of Sumayyah: 66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Sumayyah: 60.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sumayyah: 60.00%
Popularity of Sumayyah by State
Among females, Sumayyah was most popular in Northeastern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sumayyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sumayyah
- Total Births of Sumayyah: 42 (4.81%)
- Female Births of Sumayyah: 42 (4.81%)
Given the upward trend of Sumayyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.81% increase in total births, for a total of 42 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sumayyah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 42 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.81%.