UK girl's name
Shulamit
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "woman of peace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shulamit is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shulamit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shulamit is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Shulamit. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shulamit ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Shulamit.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shulamit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Shulamit mean?
The name Shulamit is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew word "shalom," meaning peace. It is a feminine form of the name Solomon, which also comes from the Hebrew word for peace. The name Shulamit can be traced back to ancient Israel and the biblical era.
In the Bible, Shulamit is a name that appears in the Song of Songs, a poetic book of the Old Testament. The name is used to refer to the female protagonist, who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman. The Song of Songs is believed to have been written around the 5th century BC, making Shulamit one of the earliest recorded instances of this name.
The name Shulamit has been used throughout Jewish history and has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Shulamit, the daughter of Rabbi Judah the Prince, who lived in the 3rd century CE. She was known for her wisdom and piety.
Another famous Shulamit was Shulamit Bat Avraham, a 14th-century Jewish poet and philosopher from Spain. She wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and was highly regarded for her intellectual contributions.
In the modern era, one of the most renowned individuals named Shulamit was Shulamit Aloni (1928-2014), an Israeli politician and civil rights activist. She was a fierce advocate for women's rights, civil liberties, and peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Shulamit Ran (born 1949) is a celebrated Israeli-American composer and musician. She has composed numerous orchestral works, chamber pieces, and other compositions, earning her international acclaim and numerous prestigious awards.
Shulamit Kuperman (1926-2022) was a renowned Israeli painter and sculptor, known for her abstract and expressionist works. She was highly influential in the Israeli art scene and received numerous accolades throughout her career.
The name Shulamit has endured for centuries, carrying with it a rich cultural and historical significance rooted in ancient Hebrew tradition. Its association with peace, beauty, and wisdom has made it a cherished name among Jewish communities worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shulamit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shulamit was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shulamit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shulamit in the UK right now?
In 2006, Shulamit was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shulamit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Shulamit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shulamit?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "woman of peace".
How many people are called Shulamit in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Shulamit across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.