Zulema
Zulema is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Peace, peaceful, or healthy.
Origin and history
Zulema is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root meaning peace or health. It is a variant of the Arabic name Sulayma, closely related to Salma and the Hebrew name Salome. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a soft, distinctive choice with steady, modest popularity.
Popularity in the United States
4,062 babies in the United States have been named Zulema since 1880. It ranks #2765 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1662.
States where it is most popular
- TX (54.1 %)
- CA (39 %)
- IL (2.8 %)
- AZ (2.2 %)
- NY (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 43 |
| 1920-1930 | 145 |
| 1930-1940 | 146 |
| 1940-1950 | 183 |
| 1950-1960 | 194 |
| 1960-1970 | 230 |
| 1970-1980 | 440 |
| 1980-1990 | 412 |
| 1990-2000 | 804 |
| 2000-2010 | 592 |
| 2010-2019 | 424 |
| 2020-2029 | 439 |
Famous people named Zulema
- Zulema Yoma: First Lady
- Zulema Adams: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Zulema shares its etymological root (s-l-m) with the Arabic word 'salam' and Hebrew 'shalom,' both meaning peace.
- The name appears in historical European Romantic literature and drama as an exotic character name representing peace.