Solomia
A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "peaceful" or "calm".
Name Census estimates that about 364 living Americans carry the first name Solomia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Solomia today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Solomia births was 2023 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Solomia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Solomia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
364
~ 1 in 941,633 Americans
Peak year
2023
46 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,489
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Solomia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Solomia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 170 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Solomia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Solomia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Solomias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Washington, New York, California recorded the most babies named Solomia, while Ohio, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Solomia
The given name Solomia has its origins in the Ukrainian language and culture, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Greek name Salome, which itself is rooted in the Hebrew word "shalom," meaning "peace." The name Salome was also the name of a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament.
In Ukrainian, the name Solomia is a feminine form of the name Solomon, which is derived from the Hebrew name Shlomo or Shelomoh, meaning "peaceful." The name Solomon is also associated with the wise and wealthy King Solomon, who ruled the united kingdom of Israel and Judah around the 10th century BCE, as described in the Bible.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Solomia can be found in the Ukrainian literary work "Slovo o Polku Igoreve" (The Tale of Igor's Campaign), a 12th-century epic poem that recounts a military campaign against the Cuman-Kipchak tribes. The poem mentions a character named Solomia, although her role is not clearly defined.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Solomia. One such person was Solomia Krushelnytska (1872-1952), a renowned Ukrainian operatic soprano who performed in various operas across Europe and is considered one of the greatest sopranos of the early 20th century.
Another famous Solomia was Solomia Rusova (1856-1940), a Ukrainian educator, writer, and feminist activist. She played a significant role in the development of the Ukrainian educational system and was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian women's movement.
In the realm of literature, Solomia Pavlychko (1958-1999) was a Ukrainian poet, translator, and literary critic. Her work explored themes of identity, feminism, and national consciousness, and she is regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Ukrainian poetry.
The name Solomia was also borne by Solomia Krushelnitska (1837-1910), a Ukrainian writer and translator who contributed to the development of modern Ukrainian literature. She is particularly notable for her translations of works by authors such as William Shakespeare and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Lastly, Solomia Amvrosiivna Krutsykova (1920-2006) was a Ukrainian painter and graphic artist known for her vibrant and expressive works depicting Ukrainian folklore and traditions. Her art is widely recognized and celebrated in Ukraine and abroad.
People
Solomia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Solomia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Solomia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Solomia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 364 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Solomia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 941,633 US residents.
Is Solomia a common name?
We classify Solomia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 367 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Solomia most popular?
The single biggest year for Solomia was 2023, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Solomia is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Solomia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Solomia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Solomia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Solomia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Solomia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Solomia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Solomia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.