What is the origin of the name Sumaiya?

Sumaiya is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Sumaiya?

Sumaiya is currently ranked #5116 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sumaiya?

Sumaiya is pronounced soo-MY-yah.

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GirlArabic

Sumaiya

soo-MY-yah

Popularity

#5116

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

572

Peak Year

#30 in 2007

First Recorded

1991

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from Arabic, Sumaiya means 'high above,' 'exalted,' or 'of good repute'. It is a historically significant name.

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Sumi Maiya

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Sumi Maiya

Spelling Variations

Sumaya Sumayya Somaya

Similar Names

Safiya Aaliyah Amina Zara

Personality Traits

HonorableRespectfulIntelligentKind

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