boy's name
Sulaymaan
soo-lay-MAHN (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 185
Sulaymaan is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 32,934 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Sulaymaan 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 | 8 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 64 |
How Popular Is Sulaymaan?
In 2025, Sulaymaan was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Sulaymaan 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 Sulaymaan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sulaymaan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sulaymaan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sulaymaan
- Arabic soo-lay-MAHN
Sibling Names for Sulaymaan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sulaymaan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sulaymaan
How popular is the name Sulaymaan?
In 2025, Sulaymaan was given to 16 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Sulaymaan a girl's or a boy's name?
Sulaymaan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sulaymaan?
Sulaymaan has 3 syllables.
When was Sulaymaan most popular?
Sulaymaan peaked in 2025, when 16 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Sulaymaan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sulaymaan currently ranks #1,690 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.