Total births
266
Girls' name · since 1992
Soumya
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 266 babies named Soumya, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 266
- total births
- 1992–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
266 girls have been named Soumya since 1992, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Soumya has 266 recorded births among girls since 1992, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2018.
- 266 total births
- 1992–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
266 girls have been named Soumya since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 266
- total births
- 1992–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Soumya was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
18 babies were named Soumya in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Soumya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Soumya's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Soumya at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Soumya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2018
- Peak year (2006)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Soumya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Soumya's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Soumya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
- 2000s
2000s
142 births
- 2010s
2010s
68 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 142 births (53% of all-time use).
Soumya by state
Where Soumya concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 4.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 6 | 2.3% |
California share of Soumya's total US births 4.1%
Even split
11 of 266 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Soumya? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 266 babies named Soumya. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 18 births.
When was Soumya most popular? ▼
Soumya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Soumya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Soumya are California (11 births), New Jersey (6 births).
How long has the name Soumya been used? ▼
Records for Soumya go back to 1992, giving 27 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Soumya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Souline, Soul, Soundra, Southern, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Soumya's data
- Soumya's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (142 total births) through the 2010s (68) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Soumyas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Soumya
Nearby Names Like Soumya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Soumya
Souline Girl
#2774 386 births
Soul Girl
#3378 322 births
Soundra Girl
153 births
Southern Girl
#9416 114 births
Soua Girl
105 births
Compare Soumya side by side: Soumya vs Souline Soumya vs Soul Soumya vs Soundra
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Soumya: Baby Name Since 1992 - 266 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/soumya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Soumya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.