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Zuleima

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Pronounced zoo-LAY-mah /zuːˈleɪ.mɑː/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Zulema/Zuleika, from Arabic roots tied to 'peace' (salam) and 'brilliant; fair.' Popular in Spanish-speaking families; a soft, heritage name. Routes point to Zulema.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft heritage name: Zuleima varies Zulema/Zuleika, tied to 'peace; fair' (said 'zoo-LAY-mah'). Warm and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic, Spanish
MeaningA variant of Zulema/Zuleika, from Arabic roots tied to 'peace' (salam) and 'brilliant; fair.' Popular in Spanish-speaking families; a soft, heritage name. Routes point to Zulema.
U.S. rank (2025)#7132 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 725

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419842025

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

Zuleima varies Zulema/Zuleika, with Arabic roots tied to 'peace' and 'fair.' Well used in Spanish-speaking families, it reads for girls as soft and heritage-rich, rare in the U.S. Routes point to Zulema (said 'zoo-LAY-mah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, soft, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Zuleima is a variant of Zulema/Zuleika — from Arabic roots tied to 'peace' and 'brilliant; fair' — a soft, heritage name popular in Spanish-speaking families (said 'zoo-LAY-mah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Zuleima — variant of Zulema/Zuleika; Arabic roots; Spanish use

Variations

ZulemaZuleikaZuleyma

Nicknames

ZuleLema

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuleima mean?

Zuleima is a variant of Zulema/Zuleika, from Arabic roots tied to 'peace' and 'brilliant; fair.'

How do you pronounce Zuleima?

It's said zoo-LAY-mah /zuːˈleɪ.mɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zuleima a boy or girl name?

Zuleima is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zuleima?

Zuleima is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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