Total births
2,142
Girls' name · since 1969
Sumaya
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 2,142 babies named Sumaya, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2648
- among girls today
- 2,142
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
2,142 babies have been named Sumaya since 1969, making it today's #2648 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sumaya has been recorded 2,142 times among girls since 1969, currently ranked #2648 nationally and more common than 85% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #2648 among girls today
- 2,142 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sumaya is currently the #2648 girls' name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 2,142 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2648
- among girls today
- 2,142
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Sumaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2648
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Sumaya was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
109 babies were named Sumaya in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Sumaya compares
2,142 Top 21% higher than 79% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sumaya's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sumaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,142 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 109 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sumaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sumaya's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 109, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sumaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#2,648
Active since
1969
Sumaya popularity over time
- Peak year (2016)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Sumaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sumaya's strongest decade.
923 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Sumaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s 144
1990s
144 births
- 2000s
2000s
631 births
- 2010s
2010s
923 births
- 2020s
2020s
413 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 923 births (43% of all-time use).
How Sumaya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sumaya's total volume
Sumaya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sumaya by state
Where Sumaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 448 | 20.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 199 | 9.3% |
| #3 | California | | 127 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 113 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Washington | | 95 | 4.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 27 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Texas | | 27 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 0.7% |
Minnesota share of Sumaya's total US births 20.9%
Even split
448 of 2,142 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Sumaya appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sumaya? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 2,142 babies named Sumaya. Today it holds rank #2648 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 109 births.
When was Sumaya most popular? ▼
Sumaya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 923 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Sumaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sumaya are Minnesota (448 births), New York (199 births), California (127 births).
How long has the name Sumaya been used? ▼
Records for Sumaya go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sumaya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Summer, Sumer, Sumayyah, Sumiko, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sumaya's data
- Sumaya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (923 total births) through the 2020s (413) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Sumayas (448 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Sumaya
Nearby Names Like Sumaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sumaya
Summer Girl
#142 91,321 births
Sumer Girl
1,527 births
Sumayyah Girl
#4145 955 births
Sumiko Girl
618 births
Sumaiya Girl
#5088 588 births
Compare Sumaya side by side: Sumaya vs Summer Sumaya vs Sumer Sumaya vs Sumayyah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sumaya
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, 1969–2025 (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. "Sumaya: #2648 Girls' Name - 2,142 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sumaya. 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 Sumaya 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.