Sulema Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: soo-LEH-mah /suˈleː.mə/
Origin: Arabic; Spanish
Meaning: Arabic: peace; Spanish: derived from 'Salima', meaning safe or healthy.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sulema has its roots in Arabic, derived from the word "salama," which means "peace" or "safety." This etymological lineage traces back to the Semitic languages, where the root S-L-M is associated with concepts of peace and submission, as seen in other related names such as Salim and Salam. The name likely entered the English lexicon through cultural exchanges and the influence of Arabic on various European languages, particularly during the Middle Ages when interactions between the Islamic world and Europe were prominent due to trade and the Crusades.
Historically, the name Sulema can be linked to various notable figures in Islamic history, including women of significance in the early Islamic community. While specific historical milestones directly associated with the name may not be extensively documented, the broader cultural and religious significance of names derived from Arabic roots is well established.
The spread of Islam from the 7th century onward facilitated the adoption of Arabic names across diverse cultures, including those in regions such as North Africa and parts of Europe, where Arabic influence was felt. Culturally, names like Sulema carry connotations of tranquility and safety, reflecting the values of peace that are central to Islamic teachings.
The name may also be associated with various diminutive forms or variations, such as Suleiman, which is more commonly recognized in historical texts. The enduring appeal of names like Sulema can be attributed to their deep-rooted meanings and the cultural narratives that surround them, fostering a sense of identity and continuity within communities that honor these traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sulema was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Sulema has ranked as high as #1160 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Sulema has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sulema is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sulema was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sulema (2015)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sulema.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1973 | 32 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1916 | 5 |