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Zuleyma

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Pronounced zoo-LAY-mah /zuˈleɪ.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Latina spelling of Zulema/Suleima — from Arabic, 'peace, peaceful' (linked to salaam, 'peace')Medium

In 30 seconds: Peace; peaceful: Zuleyma spells Zulema — 'peace'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'zoo-LAY-mah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA Latina spelling of Zulema/Suleima — from Arabic, 'peace, peaceful' (linked to salaam, 'peace')
U.S. rank (2024)#6142 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 929

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019842024

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

Zuleyma is a Latina spelling of Zulema/Suleima — from Arabic, 'peace, peaceful' (linked to salaam, 'peace', and the feminine kin of Suleiman/Solomon). A lyrical, soft name across the Spanish-speaking world; the -ey- spelling reflects Latino phonetics (said 'zoo-LAY-mah'; nickname Zule).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, peace-and-peaceful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zulema/Suleima means 'peace, peaceful' in Arabic (linked to salaam, 'peace', the feminine kin of Solomon/Suleiman) — Zuleyma is a Latina spelling, lyrical and soft (said 'zoo-LAY-mah').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Zulema — etymology

Variations

ZulemaSuleimaZuleima

Nicknames

Zule

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zuleyma mean?

Zuleyma spells Zulema — Arabic 'peace, peaceful'.

How do you pronounce Zuleyma?

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

Is Zuleyma a boy or girl name?

Zuleyma is a girl's name.

How popular is Zuleyma?

Zuleyma is a rare name in the U.S.

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