Suleiman

Suleiman is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 92 boys in the United States.

Suleiman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish · Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Suleiman

Suleiman belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Suleiman first appears in Social Security records in 1983. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1677 in 2023, and in 2024 92 babies received the name — 957 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Suleiman in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Best US rank
#1677 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Suleiman in 2024
92
Total since 1880
957

Suleiman in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#567 in 2024
Babies named Suleiman in 2025
65
Total since 1996
695

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Suleiman mean?

The meaning of Suleiman is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Suleiman a boy or girl name?

Suleiman is a boy name. In 2024, 92 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Suleiman?

Suleiman comes from the Muslim & Arabic, Turkish and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Suleiman?

Suleiman first appears in US records in 1983. Its best-ever ranking was #1677 in 2023, and 92 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.