Declining since 2012, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Somaya since 1990
Babies named Somaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 122 |
| 2010s | 726 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Somaya is a feminine name of Arabic origin that has maintained a modest presence in the United States since first appearing in records in 1990. Its highest popularity occurred in 2012, when it ranked 7,885 with about 1 in 123,636 newborns given the name. Since 2012, its usage has been falling gradually. The name remains relatively rare, with no single state showing concentrated popularity. Somaya offers a distinctive choice that connects to Arabic linguistic heritage, appealing to parents seeking a name with cultural depth and a melodic sound.
Somaya is likely a feminine name of Arabic origin, possibly derived from the root 's-m-w' conveying height or elevation. It may be a variant of Sumaya, a name borne in early Islamic history. The name has seen modern usage across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities worldwide.
“Somaya” around the world
Where Somaya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Som, Maya, Somi
Sibling names for Somaya
Names that share Somaya's style, for a brother or sister.
