The nameSoumeya
Soumeya is an Arabic girl's name, a variant of Soumaya.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the idea of loftiness.
Origin
Arabic. According to tradition, Sumayya was the first martyr of Islam.
History
First given in France in the late 1970s, Soumeya peaked in the mid 2010s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Soumeya
Soumeya in France
Soumeya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 550 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Soumeya. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Soumeya in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soumeya mean?
Its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the idea of loftiness.
What is the origin of the name Soumeya?
Arabic. According to tradition, Sumayya was the first martyr of Islam.
Is Soumeya a girl's or a boy's name?
Soumeya is a girl's name.