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BoyBiblical Hebrew origin3 syllables

Suleiman

Meaning: “peace”

About the name Suleiman

Suleiman is a boy name with Biblical Hebrew roots, meaning “peace”. It is related to Solomon, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Suleiman ranked #1777 for boys in the US, with 91 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2023. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Suleiman were boys.

Etymology

Shares its root with Solomon, which comes from Biblical Hebrew, meaning “peace”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Suleiman”, “Solomon”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#1777
In 2015
#2638
Babies in 2025
91

Popularity of Suleiman, 1940–2025

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BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.