Sulaiman Boy

Popularity: #810 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsoo-lie-mahn / suːˈlaɪmən

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: man of peace; Hebrew: Solomon

Historical & Cultural Background

Sulaiman is derived from the Arabic name سليمان (Sulaymān), which is associated with the biblical figure Solomon, known for his wisdom. In Islamic tradition, Sulaiman is revered as a prophet and king. The name is popular in various cultures, particularly in Muslim communities. It reflects themes of peace and wisdom.

Trend Summary

The name Sulaiman has seen a steady presence in Muslim communities, reflecting cultural and religious significance.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Sulaiman
  • Sulayman

International Variants

  • Salomão (Portuguese)
  • Salomon (French)
  • Suleiman (Turkish)
  • Solomon (English)

Famous people named Sulaiman

Sulaiman Al-Fahim is a businessman known for his involvement in sports management and ownership.

Sulaiman Rahman is an entrepreneur recognized for his work in the tech industry.

Sulaiman ibn Abdul Malik was an Umayyad caliph known for his reign during the early Islamic period.

Sulaiman Ali Nashar is a prominent figure in the field of Islamic finance.

Fictional characters named Sulaiman

Sulaiman is a character in the Islamic tradition, often depicted as a wise king and prophet.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sulaiman was first seen in the United States in 1972. Sulaiman has ranked as high as #1257 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Sulaiman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sulaiman (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 19
27%
NY 14
20%
VA 9
13%
CA 8
11%
MI 6
8%
WA 5
7%
FL 5
7%
IL 5
7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197210
197311
197410
197512
19768
197710
19787
19799
19806
198110
19829
198315
198413
19859
19867
19879
19887
198910
199012
199112
199219
199318
199411
199511
199616
199726
199816
199919
200017
200121
200223
200324
200423
200534
200624
200729
200827
200930
201049
201138
201245
201344
201481
201568
201677
201795
201875
201989
202098
202179
2022108
2023119
2024114