Suleiman
Suleiman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Man of peace; peaceful.
Origin and history
Suleiman is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Solomon, meaning 'man of peace'. It historically refers to King Solomon, who is venerated as a prophet in Islam. In the United States, it is an established classical name with rising usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,048 babies in the United States have been named Suleiman since 1880. It ranks #3637 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1446.
States where it is most popular
- NY (24.1 %)
- TX (20.9 %)
- CA (19.5 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 51 |
| 2000-2010 | 104 |
| 2010-2019 | 381 |
| 2020-2029 | 490 |
Famous people named Suleiman
- Suleiman I: Sultan, Monarch
Fun facts
- Suleiman the Magnificent was the tenth and longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling during its golden age.
- Suleiman is the direct Arabic linguistic counterpart to the Biblical Hebrew name Solomon.