UK girl's name
Suma
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Suma is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Suma popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3262, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Suma is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Suma. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Suma ranked #3262 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 girls were registered as Suma.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Suma as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3262
2001
Births in 2001
4
Latest year
Peak year
2001
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Suma mean?
The name Suma has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "sumana," which means "beautiful flower." The name Suma was widely used in ancient India and can be traced back to the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.
In Hindu mythology, Suma is mentioned as the name of a beautiful celestial nymph or Apsara. She is described as a dancer in the court of Lord Indra, the king of the gods in Hindu mythology. The name Suma is also associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity in Hinduism.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Suma was Suma Bauri, a famous Bengali poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her devotional poems and songs, which were widely popular in Bengal during that time.
Another notable figure in history with the name Suma was Suma Chakrabarti, an Indian civil servant who served as the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations from 2008 to 2016. She was born in 1951 and played a crucial role in promoting democracy, human rights, and sustainable development in the Commonwealth countries.
In the field of literature, Suma Josson was a Swedish author and journalist who was born in 1935. She was known for her novels and short stories, which often explored themes of identity, relationships, and the struggles of modern life.
Suma Nair, born in 1969, is an Indian-American author and journalist who has written several books on topics related to gender, culture, and identity. Her works include "The Better Man" and "The Culturalist."
Suma Subramaniam, born in 1971, is a Malaysian actress and television host who has appeared in numerous films and television shows both in Malaysia and internationally. She is widely recognized for her work in the entertainment industry and has won several awards for her performances.
While the name Suma has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages over time. The name's association with beauty, grace, and prosperity has made it a popular choice for parents across different regions and backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Suma by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Suma was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3262 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Suma: questions and answers
How popular is the name Suma in the UK right now?
In 2001, Suma was ranked #3262 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Suma most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Suma in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Suma?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful flower".
How many people are called Suma in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Suma across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.