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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Suleiman — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Suleika|Sulema
ArabicBoy↓ Fading

Suleiman

SOO-lay-mahn · 3 syllables

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#1785
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#1785
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 24
Peak rank
#1677 in 2023
5yr change
-108 ranks
Birth frequency
2.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1785 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Suleiman

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1785

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-108 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicReligiousIslamicProphet Name3-syllableClassicRegalStrongMiddle EasternTimeless
Character
wise leadershipstrong justicepeaceful resolvenoble bearingsteadfast faith
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Suleimans

authoritativevisionarystrategicjustcultured
STRONG
High confidence

Suleiman is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1785 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -108 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1785 · rare
Suleiman at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic Sulayman, derived from the root meaning 'peaceful' or 'safe.' Associated with Prophet Solomon in Islamic tradition, known for wisdom and justice.
Language root:Arabic · Hebrew · Semitic
Peak rank:#1677 in 2023
5yr change:-108 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Suleiman the Magnificent
Ottoman Sultan
Suleiman Franjieh
Lebanese President
Similar Sound
SalimSelimSolimanSamanKarim
Similar Style
MalikHassanOmarRashidTariq
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Suleiman
FatimaAishaYasminIbrahimHassanLaylaZahraAmina
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Suleiman illustration
Name Intelligence
Suleiman · Overview
Summary

Suleiman is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1785 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Religious · Classic · Regal character
Suleiman carries a serious, warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 108 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
suleiman.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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