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Zulema

♀ Girl

Pronounced thoo-LEH-ma /θu.ˈle.ma/Medium

Meaning: PeaceMedium

In 30 seconds: Zulema is a Spanish girl's name meaning 'peace'.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningPeace
U.S. rank (2025)#2718 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births64 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,060

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199618892025

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

Zulema means 'peace' and is used as a girl's name in Spanish. It appears alongside the related spellings Zuleima and the shorter Zulma, which share its sound and sense.

The variants Zuleima and Zulma offer a longer and a trimmed version of the same name, giving families a little room to choose the rhythm they prefer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zulema is 'peace', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Zulema — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ZuleimaZulma

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Zulema (1947-2013)
    American R&B and disco singer-songwriter, born Zulema Cusseaux

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zulema mean?

Zulema is usually explained as meaning 'peace' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Zulema?

It's commonly said thoo-LEH-ma /θu.ˈle.ma/.

Is Zulema a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Zulema?

In 2024, Zulema ranked #2961 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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