High, exalted, or lofty
Derived from the Arabic root 'sama', meaning to be high or elevated. It is historically significant as the name of the first martyr of Islam, Sumayyah bint Khayyat, symbolizing immense strength and faith.
About 35 girls were named Sumayyah in 2025.
The first martyr of Islam and a companion of the Prophet Muhammad
Palestinian peace activist and academic author
American entrepreneur and founder of Sumazi
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
