How Many People Are Named Soumaya?

Complete statistics for the name Soumaya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Soumaya
Very Rare
Arabic

Soumaya means 'wish' in Arabic, making it a name full of hope. Only 68 people named Soumaya live in the US today, which is just 1 in 4,818,755 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2015 with 9 births, showing it's still gaining traction.

~68
Living in US
1 in 4,818,755
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wish
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Hopeful Ambitious Dreamy
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

55,201
Worldwide Bearers
#16,985
Global Rank
🇲🇦 Morocco
28,607
🇹🇩 Chad
14,643
🇩🇯 Djibouti
2,458
🇩🇿 Algeria
2,400
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,453
🇹🇳 Tunisia
1,053
🇪🇸 Spain
801
🇫🇷 France
775
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758
🇧🇪 Belgium
453

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
68 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
69
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 69 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
49
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Soumaya Through the Generations

Soumaya, a name that's been around since the early 20th century but gained significant attention only recently, is now seen as a modern choice for parents. With 69 total births recorded in the US, it's clear that Soumaya is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations. The majority of those named Soumaya are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely contemporary name, with its peak year being 2015 when 9 babies were given this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Soumaya

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✨ Similar Names to Soumaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Soumaya's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Soumaya

How Many People Have the Name Soumaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 68 people in the United States currently share the name Soumaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,818,755 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Soumaya a Common or Rare Name?

Soumaya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Soumaya Mean?

Soumaya means "wish" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Soumaya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Soumaya Most Popular?

The name Soumaya reached peak popularity in 2015, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Soumaya?

Approximately 68 people named Soumaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 69. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,818,755 Americans.

Is Soumaya a rare name?

Soumaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,818,755 Americans has this name.

What does the name Soumaya mean?

Soumaya means "wish" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Soumaya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Soumaya are male and 100% are female.

When was Soumaya most popular?

Soumaya peaked in 2015 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US68
All-Time Births69
1 in X1 in 4,818,755
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2015
World Rank#16,985
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.