Sulayman Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsoo-LIE-mun / /suːˈlaɪ.mən/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
peaceful; man of peace
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Sulayman is derived from 'Sulaiman,' which is associated with the biblical King Solomon, known for his wisdom and peaceful reign. In Hebrew, the name is also linked to Solomon, who is a significant figure in Jewish tradition, symbolizing prosperity and wisdom.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sulaiman
- Suleiman
- Solomon
International Variants
- Salomão (Portuguese)
- Sulejman (Albanian)
- Solomon (English)
Famous people named Sulayman
Sulayman al-Basri — Islamic scholar.
Fictional characters named Sulayman
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sulayman was first seen in the United States in 1989. Sulayman has ranked as high as #1341 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, New York, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Sulayman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sulayman (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 34 |