High, exalted, or lofty
Sumaiyah is an Arabic name derived from the root 'sama', meaning sky or heaven, implying a high status or loftiness. It holds significant historical weight in Islamic tradition as the name of the first martyr of Islam, Sumayyah bint Khayyat. The name conveys a sense of spiritual strength and elevated character.
Less common today
Sumaiyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,336 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The first martyr of Islam and companion of the Prophet Muhammad
Palestinian peace activist and university professor
