Will my child share the name Sumaiyah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Sumaiyah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sumaiyah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sumaiyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sumaiyah is rising: up 1,294 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #712 in 2000.

Is Sumaiyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sumaiyah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Sumaiyah?

Notable people named Sumaiyah include: Sumaiyah Marope and Sumaiyah Bibi.

Is Sumaiyah a popular baby name in the United States?

Sumaiyah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Sumaiyah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sumaiyah in their class.

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About the Name Sumaiyah

Sumaiyah is steadily gaining in popularity, up 32 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #712 in 2000, and it currently sits at #2254. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Sumaiyah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sumaiyah in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Sumaiyah

Sumaiyah Marope — Sumaiyah Pandor Marope is a Motswana businesswoman and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Botswana 2009.
Sumaiyah Bibi — Sumaiyah Bibi is a Pakistani politician who had been a member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from October 2018 to January 2023.

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