How Many People Are Named Sumaya?

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

Sumaya
Very Rare
Arabic

Sumaya means 'morning' in Arabic, making it a name that symbolizes new beginnings. With only 2,049 people named Sumaya living in the US today, you're one in 161,089 Americans who shares this rare name. The majority of Sumaya's are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~260
Living in US
1 in 1,274,805
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Morning
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic Optimistic
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,051
Worldwide Bearers
#3,043
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somalia
2,354
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,031
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,909
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,697
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,632
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,405
🇷🇺 Russia
1,140
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,061
🇧🇷 Brazil
900
🇧🇭 Bahrain
592

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,049 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
1,970
Would be under 30 (95%)
96
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,066 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Sumaya Through the Generations

Sumaya reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 109 births, marking a significant moment for the name. Today, most Sumayas are under 30, with just 96 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This stark age distribution underscores how Sumaya is a name embraced by younger generations, maintaining a stable presence in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 435
New York 186
California 127
Ohio 108
Washington 89
Texas 27
Illinois 22
Pennsylvania 16
Michigan 12
Colorado 10

⭐ Famous People Named Sumaya

Sumaya or Suemaya is an Arabic feminine given name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Sumaya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sumaya's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sumaya

How Many People Have the Name Sumaya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 260 people in the United States currently share the name Sumaya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,274,805 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sumaya a Common or Rare Name?

Sumaya 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 Sumaya Mean?

Sumaya means "morning" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sumaya Most Popular?

The name Sumaya reached peak popularity in 2016, with 109 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Sumaya?

Approximately 260 people named Sumaya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 260. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,274,805 Americans.

Is Sumaya a rare name?

Sumaya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,274,805 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sumaya mean?

Sumaya means "morning" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sumaya more male or female?

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

When was Sumaya most popular?

Sumaya peaked in 2016 with 109 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US260
All-Time Births260
1 in X1 in 1,274,805
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2016
World Rank#3,043
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.