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Shloimy

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHLOYM-ih /ˈʃlɔɪm.ɪ/Low

Meaning: peace (diminutive of Solomon)Low

In 30 seconds: Shloimy is a Hebrew and Yiddish boy's name, an affectionate diminutive of Solomon meaning 'peace'.
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Origin LowHebrew/Yiddish
Meaningpeace (diminutive of Solomon)
U.S. rank (2024)#2656 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 540

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420012024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Shloimy is a Yiddish pet form of Shlomo, the Hebrew name behind Solomon, which is rooted in the word for peace. It is used warmly within Ashkenazi and Hasidic Jewish communities as the everyday version of that older name.

The -y ending gives Shloimy its tender, familiar tone, marking it as a name spoken at home rather than a formal one.

Did you know? Shloimy is a Yiddish affectionate diminutive of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom, 'peace,' common among Ashkenazi and Hasidic Jews.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Shloimy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Shloimy — meaning/etymology

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Shlomo— The full Hebrew name that Shloimy is a diminutive of, sharing the 'peace' root.
Solomon— The English form of the name behind Shloimy, with the same meaning of peace.
Sholom— Shares the Hebrew shalom root for peace that underlies Shloimy.
Sammy— a similarly popular pick
Ramy— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shloimy mean?

Shloimy is usually explained as meaning 'peace,' as a Yiddish diminutive of Shlomo (Solomon), and is rooted in Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Shloimy?

It's commonly said SHLOYM-ih /ˈʃlɔɪm.ɪ/.

Is Shloimy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Shloimy is used as a boy name.

How popular is Shloimy?

In 2024, Shloimy ranked #2656 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.