High, exalted, or lofty
Sumayah is an Arabic name derived from the root 'sama', which relates to the sky or high status. It carries a historical significance as the name of the first martyr in Islam, Sumayyah bint Khayyat, representing strength and devotion.
About 22 girls were named Sumayah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The first female martyr of Islam and companion of Muhammad
Palestinian peace activist and writer
