Sumayyah is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4066 in 2019 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 45 births ranking #3441. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 157.1%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 46,599 girls born was named Sumayyah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Sumayyah is a respected Arabic name with deep historical importance in Islam. It is usually explained with elevated or lofty meanings, though wording varies slightly across sources.
The name is strongly associated with Sumayyah bint Khayyat, revered in early Islamic history. That association gives it lasting gravity and admiration across Muslim communities.