| Meaning | high above, exalted |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Su-ma-ya |
About Sumaya
Sumaya embodies grace and serenity, carrying with it a sense of peaceful dignity. The name has a sophisticated international quality that feels both timeless and contemporary. Its three-syllable rhythm creates natural musicality, making it pleasant to say and hear repeatedly. Sumaya suggests refinement and cultural awareness, appealing to parents who value these qualities. The name maintains its beauty across different languages and accents, demonstrating remarkable versatility. It's substantial enough to command respect in professional settings while remaining warm and approachable for personal relationships. Sumaya offers a sense of heritage and depth without limiting a child's future path or identity. The name strikes a balance between being memorable and easy to live with daily. Parents choosing Sumaya often appreciate its understated elegance and the quiet strength it conveys.
Nicknames for Sumaya
| Sum |
| Suma |
| Maya |
| Sumi |
Famous People Named Sumaya
| Sumaya bint Khayyat | An early Muslim convert and companion of Prophet Muhammad |
| Sumaya Kazi | Entrepreneur and digital marketer |
| Sumaya Abu-Haidar | Arabic calligrapher and artist |
| Sumaya Dalmázio | Brazilian actress |
| Sumaya El Khashab | Egyptian actress |
| Sumaya Hisham | Saudi Arabian weightlifter |
| Sumaya Ush | Kenyan singer-songwriter |
| Sumaya Mohamed | Somali-British poet and activist |
| Sumaya Al-Masri | Syrian poet and educator |
| Sumaya Hassan-Athmani | Tanzanian politician |
| Sumaya Al-Nasser | Saudi Arabian journalist |
| Sumaya Jirde Ali | Somali-Canadian writer and activist |
| Sumaya Zaki | Egyptian belly dancer and actress |
| Sumaya Aissami | Venezuelan politician |
| Sumaya Agha | Syrian visual artist |
| Sumaya Hareb | Emirati entrepreneur and CEO |
| Sumaya Durrani | Pakistani-American journalist and author |
| Sumaya bint Hassan Al-Nasser | Saudi royal and philanthropist |
| Sumaya Abdel Qader | Palestinian journalist and activist |
Characters Named Sumaya
| Sumaya Ahmed | Character in the novel "The Almond Tree" by Michelle Cohen Corasanti |
| Sumaya Khan | Character in the TV series "Little Mosque on the Prairie" |
| Sumaya Farouk | Character in the novel "A House Without Windows" by Nadia Hashimi |
| Sumaya al Hakim | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed - Origins" |
| Sumaya al-Farooq | Character in the book "I Am Thunder" by Muhammad Khan |
| Sumaya Hassan | Character in the TV series "Homeland" |
| Sumaya Mustafa | Character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Sumaya Yasmin | Character in the novel "Black Mamba Boy" by Nadifa Mohamed |
| Sumaya Bakkar | Character in the book "The Map of Salt and Stars" by Zeyn Joukhadar |
| Sumaya Mir | Character in the book "Rise of the Phoenix" by Sanchit Garg |
| Sumaya Abdel Aziz | Character in the TV series "City of Men" |
| Sumaya Rahman | Character in the book "The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali" by Sabina Khan |
| Sumaya Aziz | Character in the TV series "Quantico" |
| Sumaya Hussein | Character in the book "A Land of Permanent Goodbyes" by Atia Abawi |
| Sumaya Baqri | Character in the TV series "Casualty" |
| Sumaya Patel | Character in the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Sumaya Nazari | Character in the novel "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell" by Nadia Hashimi |
| Sumaya al-Assadi | Character in the book "The Road from Damascus" by Robin Yassin-Kassab |
| Sumaya Nasser | Character in the TV series "The Fixer" |
| Sumaya Hamid | Character in the TV series "Tyrant" |