Zulema

Zulema is a girl's name of Spanish 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 56 girls in the United States.

Zulema at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zulema

Zulema belongs to the Spanish 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, Zulema first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1478 in 1889, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 3,996 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zulema in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#1478 in 1889
Peak year
1996
Babies named Zulema in 2024
56
Total since 1880
3,996

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zulema mean?

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

Is Zulema a boy or girl name?

Zulema is a girl name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zulema?

Zulema comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Zulema?

Zulema first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #1478 in 1889, and 56 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. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.