Sulaymaan
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "man of peace" or "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Sulaymaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sulaymaan today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sulaymaan births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sulaymaan. 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 Sulaymaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sulaymaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,826
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Sulaymaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sulaymaan from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 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
Sulaymaan 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 Sulaymaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sulaymaan
The name Sulaymaan is an Arabic name derived from the Hebrew name Shlomo, which means "peaceful". It is the Arabic translation of the name Solomon, a figure of great significance in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The name has its roots in the ancient Middle Eastern region, dating back to biblical times. It is mentioned extensively in religious scriptures, particularly in the Hebrew Bible, the Christian Old Testament, and the Islamic Quran. The figure of Solomon, also known as Sulaymaan in Arabic, is celebrated for his wisdom, wealth, and reign over a prosperous kingdom.
In the Bible, Solomon is described as the son of King David and Bathsheba, who succeeded his father as the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah. He is renowned for his wisdom, which he acquired from God, and for building the First Temple in Jerusalem. The biblical accounts of Solomon's reign, his wisdom, and his achievements have made him a prominent figure in Judeo-Christian traditions.
In Islamic tradition, Sulaymaan is revered as a prophet of God and a significant figure in the Quran. He is depicted as a wise and powerful ruler who could understand the language of animals and control the forces of nature. The Quran also mentions his mastery over the jinn (supernatural creatures) and his ability to command the winds and birds.
Some notable historical figures who bore the name Sulaymaan include:
1. Sulaymaan ibn Abd al-Malik (680-717 CE), the eighth Umayyad caliph who ruled the Umayyad Caliphate from 715 to 717 CE.
2. Sulaymaan al-Mustawfi (1283-1344 CE), a Persian poet and historian from the Ilkhanid era.
3. Sulaymaan the Magnificent (1494-1566 CE), the longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, renowned for his military campaigns and architectural achievements.
4. Sulaymaan Pasha (1838-1892 CE), an Ottoman statesman who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire.
5. Sulaymaan Al-Hafeedh (1886-1932 CE), a Yemeni poet and reformist who played a significant role in the literary and cultural renaissance of Yemen.
Throughout history, the name Sulaymaan has been widely used across various cultures and regions influenced by the Abrahamic religions, particularly in the Middle East and parts of North Africa and Central Asia. Its association with wisdom, power, and religious significance has contributed to its enduring popularity as a given name.
People
Sulaymaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sulaymaan 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
Sulaymaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sulaymaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sulaymaan 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Sulaymaan a common name?
We classify Sulaymaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sulaymaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Sulaymaan was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sulaymaan is about 16 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 Sulaymaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sulaymaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sulaymaan in the SSA data are male. 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 Sulaymaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sulaymaan 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 Sulaymaan 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 people have Sulaymaan as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Sulaymaan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.