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Zulema

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningpeace · Arabic

Zulema is a Mexican girl name meaning “peace”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funZulema doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zulema would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • GenerationZulema peaked in 1889, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Zulemas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Zulema would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,126 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryZulema first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1889–2025

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About the name Zulema

Zulema is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “peace”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1880s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Zulema

What does the name Zulema mean?

Zulema means “peace” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “peace” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Serenity (“calm, peace”), Salem (“peace”), Irene (“peace”) and Amani (“peace”).

What is the origin of the name Zulema?

Zulema is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Arabic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Zulema a boy or girl name?

Zulema is a girl name. In 2025, 64 US girls were named Zulema.

How popular is the name Zulema?

Zulema ranked #2,691 for US girls in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 1889, when it reached #1,279. Over the last five years it has slipped 556 places.

What names are similar to Zulema?

If you like Zulema, you might also like Serenity, Salem, Irene and Amani.

What should I know before naming my baby Zulema?

Zulema is a Mexican girl name meaning “peace”, with Arabic roots. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.