girl's name
Kulsum
KUL-soom
- Origin Indian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 202
Kulsum is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Kulsum is a name of Indian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kulsum Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Kulsum?
In 2025, Kulsum was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Kulsum Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kulsum
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kulsum Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kulsum over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kulsum
- Pronunciation KUL-soom
Sibling Names for Kulsum
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kulsum — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kulsum
How popular is the name Kulsum?
In 2025, Kulsum was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Kulsum a girl's or a boy's name?
Kulsum is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kulsum?
Kulsum has 2 syllables.
When was Kulsum most popular?
Kulsum peaked in 2003, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Kulsum a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kulsum currently ranks #5,274 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.