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Shloma

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Pronounced SHLOH-mah /ˈʃloʊ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish form of Solomon/Shlomo — Hebrew, 'peace'High

In 30 seconds: Solomon, in warm Yiddish: Shloma is the Ashkenazi 'peace' — the wise king's name, cozy and traditional. Gentle and deep-rooted.

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Origin HighHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningYiddish form of Solomon/Shlomo — Hebrew, 'peace'

U.S. rank (2025)#5016 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 517

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shloma is a Yiddish form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — the wise king. Standard in Orthodox and Hasidic communities, it's a warm, traditional name.

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, peace at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Shlomo (Shloma) is the Hebrew Solomon, from shalom, 'peace' — the wise king; Shloma is its warm Yiddish form, standard in Hasidic life.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Shlomo — root etymology

Variations

ShlomoSolomonZalman

Nicknames

Shloime

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shloma mean?

Shloma is the Yiddish Solomon, Hebrew for 'peace'.

How do you pronounce Shloma?

It's said SHLOH-mah /ˈʃloʊ.mɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shloma a boy or girl name?

Shloma is a boy's name.

How popular is Shloma?

Shloma is a rare name in the U.S., used in Orthodox communities.