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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zoo-LEH-mah /zuˈlɛ.mə/
Origin: Arabic; Spanish
Meaning: Arabic: peace; Spanish: tranquility
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zulema has its roots in Arabic, deriving from the word "salama," which means "peace" or "safety." This etymology reflects a broader cultural significance, as names associated with peace have been valued across various societies. The name transitioned into Spanish during the period of Moorish influence in the Iberian Peninsula, where Arabic language and culture significantly impacted local traditions and naming conventions.
From Spanish, Zulema made its way into other languages, including English, primarily through literary and cultural exchanges in the 19th and 20th centuries. Historically, Zulema has been associated with notable figures in literature and the arts.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be traced back to the 19th century, particularly in Spanish literature, where it was often used in poetic and romantic contexts. The name gained further recognition through various works that depicted strong female characters, embodying qualities of grace and resilience.
Additionally, the name is sometimes linked to Zulema, a character in the tales of the Arabian Nights, which were translated into numerous languages and widely disseminated in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Culturally, Zulema symbolizes not only peace but also strength and femininity, resonating with traditions that celebrate the virtues of women in various societies.
The name has been embraced in different cultures, often reflecting a blend of historical influences and local customs. Its melodic quality and meaningful connotation have contributed to its enduring appeal, making it a name that carries both historical depth and cultural significance.
Famous people named Zulema
In this section, you will find notable people named Zulema. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Zulema who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Zulema who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Zulema Cordero is a fashion designer best known for her work with Zulema and her appearances on Project Runway.
Zulema Rodriguez is a singer best known for her contributions to the Latin music genre.
Fictional characters named Zulema
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Zulema is a fictional character from the TV series Vis a Vis (Locked Up). She is a powerful and cunning inmate who becomes a key player in the prison's dynamics.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zulema was first seen in the United States in 1889.
Zulema has ranked as high as #1126 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Zulema has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zulema 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 Zulema was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zulema (2024)
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 | 15 | |
| TX | 8 |
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 Zulema.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2021 | 103 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2007 | 75 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2005 | 58 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 1999 | 64 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1997 | 96 |
| 1996 | 106 |
| 1995 | 95 |
| 1994 | 77 |
| 1993 | 80 |
| 1992 | 68 |
| 1991 | 74 |
| 1990 | 84 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1983 | 44 |
| 1982 | 44 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1979 | 54 |
| 1978 | 42 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1974 | 55 |
| 1973 | 53 |
| 1972 | 42 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |