Girl · #13,724 in 2026

Sumar

Name: Popularity of the name Sumar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sumar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,724

Peak Rank

#7,302 (1990)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

1997

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#7302

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sumar

Sumar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 11 Sumars were born — ranking #7,302 that year. As of 2026, Sumar ranks #13,724 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Sumars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Sumar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sumar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Samar
Seymour
Seymore
Sonar
Samir
Smar
Sameer
Suar
Seamier
Samare
Sammier
Smore

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sumar

What does the name Sumar mean?

Sumar is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sumar in 2026?

In 2026, Sumar ranks #13,724 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sumar most popular?

Sumar reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #7,302 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Sumar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sumar is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sumar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sumar include Stefhanie, Devone, Zelene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sumar

Sumar is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Sumar's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #7,302. Use the chart and map above to compare Sumar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.