Esra vs Sumaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esra

Girl #2,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew Azra

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,790
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es

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Sumaya

Girl #2,643 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, sky"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,643
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Su, May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esra Rank #2,790
Sumaya Rank #2,643

Sumaya is more popular, ranked #2643 vs #2790 for Esra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esra ___

  • Esra Nur
  • Esra Leila
  • Esra Yildiz
  • Esra Deniz
  • Esra Ayla
  • Esra Selin

Sumaya ___

  • Sumaya Rose
  • Sumaya Fatima
  • Sumaya Grace
  • Sumaya Amara
  • Sumaya Nour
  • Sumaya Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esra

Kerem Elif Emre Defne Baran

If you choose Sumaya

Zaid Ibrahim Amira Yasmine Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esra or Sumaya more popular?

Sumaya is more popular, ranked #2643 compared to Esra at #2790 in the United States.

What do Esra and Sumaya mean?

Esra means "help, helper" (Hebrew Azra origin). Sumaya means "heaven, sky" (Arabic origin).

Are Esra and Sumaya boy or girl names?

Esra is primarily a girl name. Sumaya is primarily a girl name.

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