Suleiman

Suleiman - A very unique male name

Suleiman appeared on the charts for the first time in 2012 on position #4265. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Suleiman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Suleiman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Suleiman. The baby boy name Suleiman was given to 43 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1824 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 34,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Suleiman peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1475.

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Suleiman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Suleiman is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #563 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,736.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Suleiman is where you live.

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Suleiman origin and meaning

Arabic

The Arabic form of Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo, built on shalom, 'peace'

Suleiman is the Arabic form of Solomon, the biblical king who appears in the Quran as a prophet. Its most famous bearer, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, ruled the Ottoman Empire at its height. US use began in 2012 in Muslim families and is rising.

Attested etymology

Suleiman is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Suleiman, pop culture references for the name Suleiman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Suleiman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Suleiman, sorted by popularity.

Solomon / Shlomo / Salem / Salomon / Shalom / Salman / Shulem / Sholom / Saleem / Sulaiman /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Suleiman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Suleiman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Suleiman?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

soo-lay-MAHN · /suːleɪˈmɑːn/
soo-lay-MAHN is common in English; Arabic stress and vowels give soo-ly-MAHN.

Around the world

• Suleiman (Arabic) — Original form
• Süleyman (Turkish) — The Turkish form
• Soleiman (Persian) — The Persian form

Spellings and nicknames

• Sulaiman — A transliteration variant in the data
• Suliman — Another transliteration variant
• Solomon — The English biblical form, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Suleiman the Magnificent — Sultan of the Ottoman Empire at its height, 1520–1566 (1494–1566) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Suleiman for the grandeur of Solomon in its Arabic form, with an Ottoman sultan's history behind it. It is rising in the US from a small base.

Worth knowing

• Transliterations multiply — Sulaiman, Suliman, Soleiman — across documents
• English speakers may default to Solomon, a different (though related) name