What is the origin of the name Sumayah?

Sumayah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Sumayah?

Sumayah is currently ranked #7196 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sumayah?

Sumayah is pronounced soo-MAH-yah.

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GirlArabic

Sumayah

soo-MAH-yah

Popularity

#7196

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

540

Peak Year

#80 in 2006

First Recorded

1983

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Sumayah is an Arabic name meaning 'high above' or 'exalted'. It is also associated with a historical female figure in Islam.

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Suma Maya

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Suma Maya

Spelling Variations

Sumayya Sumaiya

Similar Names

Aaliyah Samira Nadia Amina

Personality Traits

StrongNobleIntelligentKind

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