Suleiman Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Suleiman means 'peaceful' and is associated with wisdom and strength.
Meaning of the Name Suleiman
Suleiman is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word 'sulayman', meaning 'peaceful'. It is the Arabic form of the name Solomon, who was a prophet and king mentioned in the Bible and Quran. Suleiman is a name associated with wisdom, strength, and righteousness. It has historical significance and is considered an honorable name in many Muslim cultures.
Popularity of the Name Suleiman
The popularity for the name Suleiman peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 74 births, which ranked number 4,308 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Suleiman had the most male births in 2020 with 74, which ranked number 1,944 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Suleiman has increased sharply over the last ten years from 25 births to 58 births, an increase of 132.00%. Among males, Suleiman has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 58 births, an increase of 132.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Suleiman
- 20 Year Trend of Suleiman: 544.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Suleiman: 132.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Suleiman: 132.00%
Popularity of Suleiman by State
For males, Suleiman was most popular in Southwestern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Suleiman. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Suleiman
- Total Births of Suleiman: 63 (8.78%)
- Male Births of Suleiman: 63 (8.78%)
Given the upward trend of Suleiman over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.78% increase in total births, for a total of 63 births in 2024. Male births for Suleiman have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 63 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.78%.