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Suleima

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Pronounced soo-LAY-muh /suˈleɪ.mə/High

Meaning: Suleima is an Arabic feminine name connected to Suleiman, the Arabic form of Solomon, both built on the Semitic root s-l-m meaning 'peace' or 'wholeness'. It belongs to the same family as Salma and Selima.Medium

In 30 seconds: Suleima is an Arabic girls' name tied to Suleiman and Solomon, from a root meaning 'peace'. It appeared among Arabic-speaking families and is said 'soo-LAY-muh'.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningSuleima is an Arabic feminine name connected to Suleiman, the Arabic form of Solomon, both built on the Semitic root s-l-m meaning 'peace' or 'wholeness'. It belongs to the same family as Salma and Selima.

U.S. rank (2009)#10590 ↘ Falling

2009 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 286

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

Suleima is an Arabic feminine name from the root s-l-m, 'peace' or 'soundness', the same root that gives Suleiman, the Arabic form of Solomon. It sits alongside related names such as Salma and Selima, and reflects a long tradition of peace-themed Arabic names.

In the United States Suleima has remained rare, appearing among Arabic-speaking and Latino families and reaching only a few dozen girls a year around its peak near 1990. Rather than following an American fashion cycle, it reads as a heritage name carried by immigrant families, so its story is one of cultural continuity rather than trend-driven revival.

Did you know? The Semitic root behind Suleima, s-l-m, is the same one found in the greeting salaam and the name Solomon, tying the name directly to the idea of peace.

Overall data confidence 65%

References - Suleima — Arabic root s-l-m 'peace'; feminine linked to Suleiman

Variations

SuleymaSulemaSalmaSelima

Nicknames

SuleLema

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suleima mean?

Suleima is an Arabic name linked to Suleiman and Solomon, from a root meaning 'peace'.

How do you pronounce Suleima?

It's said soo-LAY-muh /suˈleɪ.mə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suleima a boy or girl name?

Suleima is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Suleima?

Suleima is rare in the U.S., a heritage Arabic name carried mainly by immigrant families.