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Shlomy

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHLOH-mee /ˈʃloʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew and Yiddish pet form of Shlomo — the Hebrew name behind Solomon — from shalom, 'peace'. Shlomy is the everyday, affectionate spelling used in Orthodox Jewish communities.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm Jewish pet name: Shlomy is short for Shlomo (Solomon), from 'peace' (said 'SHLOH-mee').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningA Hebrew and Yiddish pet form of Shlomo — the Hebrew name behind Solomon — from shalom, 'peace'. Shlomy is the everyday, affectionate spelling used in Orthodox Jewish communities.
U.S. rank (2024)#13880 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082024

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

Shlomy is a pet form of Shlomo, the Hebrew name of King Solomon, built on shalom, 'peace'. Diminutives ending in -y or -i are a hallmark of Yiddish-speaking and Orthodox Jewish communities, where the short form often becomes the registered name. Homey, peaceable, and clearly Jewish (said 'SHLOH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, concentrated in Orthodox communities. Rare, affectionate, and rooted.

Did you know? Shlomy is what a Shlomo is actually called at home — the affectionate Yiddish-style form of the Hebrew name behind Solomon, rooted in shalom, 'peace' (said 'SHLOH-mee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Shlomy — Pet form of Shlomo/Solomon; Hebrew shalom 'peace'

Variations

ShlomiShloimyShlomo

Nicknames

ShlomoShlom

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shlomy mean?

Shlomy is a pet form of Shlomo — the Hebrew name behind Solomon — from shalom, 'peace'.

How do you pronounce Shlomy?

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

Is Shlomy a boy or girl name?

Shlomy is a boy's name.

How popular is Shlomy?

Shlomy is a rare name for boys in the U.S., mostly used in Orthodox Jewish communities.

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