Sulayman
Sulayman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Man of peace.
Origin and history
Sulayman is an Arabic male name corresponding to the Biblical name Solomon. It carries historical and religious significance across Islamic tradition as the name of a prophet and king. In the United States, it is a moderately used name with steady modern growth among Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
743 babies in the United States have been named Sulayman since 1880. It ranks #3933 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1689.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.3 %)
- NY (36.6 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 55 |
| 2000-2010 | 180 |
| 2010-2019 | 265 |
| 2020-2029 | 238 |
Famous people named Sulayman
- Sulayman Al-Bassam: Playwright, Theatre Director
Fun facts
- Sulayman shares the same Semitic root (s-l-m) as Solomon and the greeting Salam, all relating to peace.
- It was borne by famous historical rulers, including several Ottoman sultans, most notably Suleiman the Magnificent.