Sumaya
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sumaya: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2008.
Sumaya is an Arabic name meaning “high above” or “elevated,” rooted in the Semitic root *s-m-w* for height or sky. It is also a variant of Sumayya, borne by Sumayya bint Khabbat, the first female martyr in Islam, revered for her steadfast faith. The name appears in modern contexts through Sumaya Farhat-Naser, a Palestinian peace activist and educator. While no specific place bears the name, the root shares affinity with the Somali city of Sumaya
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20084 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y