Sulaiman
Meaningpeace · Arabic form of Solomon
- US rank
- #1,585
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,498 in 2023
107 babies were named Sulaiman in the US in 2025. It has climbed 49 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sulaiman you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,974 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sulaiman, 107 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sulaiman would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySulaiman first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,498.
- Then vs nowSulaiman is 7.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 15,974.
- TrendSulaiman has climbed 49 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,585. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSulaiman is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #640, followed by Virginia (#727) and Michigan (#768). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningSulaiman is an Arabic form of Solomon, which means “peace”.
About the name Sulaiman
Sulaiman is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “peace”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Sulaiman for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 54 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,498 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,585, with 107 babies.
Origin:Arabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.0 | 166,320 boys |
| 1980s | 5.2 | 193,050 boys |
| 1990s | 8.2 | 121,359 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 79,365 boys |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,329 boys |
| 2020s | 61 | 16,511 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Sulaiman
What does the name Sulaiman mean?
Sulaiman means “peace” in Arabic, as a form of Solomon.
What is the origin of the name Sulaiman?
Sulaiman has Arabic roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Sulaiman a boy or girl name?
Sulaiman is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sulaiman?
Sulaiman ranked #1,585 for US boys in 2025, given to 107 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,498).