Maja vs Sumayyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maja

Girl #3,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria (Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Polish Croatian Scandinavian German Arabic Slovene

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maja Rank #3,976
Sumayyah Rank #4,140

Maja is more popular, ranked #3976 vs #4140 for Sumayyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maja ___

  • Maja Rose
  • Maja Elise
  • Maja Sophie
  • Maja Anna
  • Maja Claire

Sumayyah ___

  • Sumayyah Noor
  • Sumayyah Aisha
  • Sumayyah Fatima
  • Sumayyah Zara
  • Sumayyah Layla
  • Sumayyah Amina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

If you choose Sumayyah

Bilal Ibrahim Khadijah Yusuf Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maja or Sumayyah more popular?

Maja is more popular, ranked #3976 compared to Sumayyah at #4140 in the United States.

What do Maja and Sumayyah mean?

Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin). Sumayyah means "high, above, elevated" (Arabic origin).

Are Maja and Sumayyah boy or girl names?

Maja is primarily a girl name. Sumayyah is primarily a girl name.

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