Sulayman

Sulayman is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “man of peace.” In 2024 it was given to 34 boys in the United States.

Sulayman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“man of peace”

About the name Sulayman

Sulayman belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “man of peace” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sulayman first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2752 in 2017, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 681 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sulayman in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#2752 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Sulayman in 2024
34
Total since 1880
681

Sulayman in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#484 in 2025
Babies named Sulayman in 2025
80
Total since 1996
1,145

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sulayman mean?

Sulayman means “man of peace” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sulayman a boy or girl name?

Sulayman is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sulayman?

Sulayman comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Sulayman?

Sulayman first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #2752 in 2017, and 34 babies were given the name in 2024.

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