Sumeyye
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sumeyye is an Arabic name meaning “elevated”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sumeyye
Sumeyye (often spelled Sumayyah in Arabic) is a name of profound historical and spiritual significance, particularly within Islam. It is the Turkish spelling of an Arabic name meaning 'elevated', 'high above all', or 'exalted'. The most renowned bearer of this name is Sumayyah bint Khabbab, who is revered as the first martyr of Islam. Her steadfast faith and sacrifice alongside her family in Mecca hold immense importance for Muslims worldwide.
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Gender Usage of the Name Sumeyye
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sumeyye is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Sumeyye
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sumeyye is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.62M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.15M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 23.9M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sumeyye was last recorded at #7,805 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,789 in 1994. Its lowest recorded position was #12,942 in 2009. Over the last 15 years (2008–2023) the name fell -1748 places (from #6,057 to #7,805).
Characteristics of the Name Sumeyye
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sumeyye is a two-syllable name with a first-syllable stress, resulting in a firm and direct auditory impact. It is historically tied to Sumayyah bint Khabbab, who is venerated for her steadfastness and fortitude in early Islamic history. This association renders the name a Strong & Powerful identifier.
Middle Names For Sumeyye
Middle name suggestions for SumeyyeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sumeyye is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Sumeyye Moore · Sumeyye Mills · Sumeyye Marsh · Sumeyye Marks · Sumeyye Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Sumeyye
Sound Like Sumeyye Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Samia · Sama · Sumayyah · View all 92 names
Spelled Like Sumeyye Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Sumeyyah · Soumeyya
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Sumeyye Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Skye · Sarai · Sky · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Sumeyye in ASL
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