UK boy's name
Sulieman
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "man of peace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sulieman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sulieman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3451, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2005 to 2021. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Sulieman. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sulieman ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 boys were registered as Sulieman.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sulieman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3451
2021
Births in 2021
5
Latest year
Peak year
2005
5 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Sulieman mean?
The name Sulieman has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the name Sulaiman, which is derived from the Arabic word "salam," meaning peace. The name Sulaiman is a cognate of the Hebrew name Solomon, and both names ultimately trace their roots back to the Semitic language family.
The name Sulaiman is mentioned prominently in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as it is the Arabic form of the name of the Biblical figure King Solomon. In Islamic tradition, Sulaiman is revered as a prophet and a powerful ruler who was granted wisdom, wealth, and authority over the jinns (supernatural creatures) by God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sulieman can be found in the writings of medieval Arab historians and scholars. For example, the 10th-century historian al-Tabari mentions a governor of Egypt named Sulieman ibn Abd al-Malik, who ruled from 715 to 717 CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sulieman or its variants. One of the most famous was Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1494-1566), the longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. During his reign, the Ottoman Empire reached its peak of territorial expansion and cultural achievements.
Another prominent figure was Sulaiman al-Hawwari (1490-1568), a renowned scholar and theologian from the Maghreb region of North Africa. He was a leading figure in the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence and wrote numerous works on Islamic law and theology.
In the modern era, Sulieman Bey (1842-1892) was an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1879 to 1882. He played a crucial role in the modernization and reforms of the Egyptian administration during his tenure.
Sulieman Olayan (1918-2009) was a Saudi businessman and philanthropist who founded the Olayan Group, one of the largest conglomerates in the Middle East. He was known for his extensive charitable contributions and support for educational initiatives.
Sulieman Moola (1945-2010) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician. He played a significant role in the struggle against apartheid and served as a member of the Parliament of South Africa after the country's transition to democracy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sulieman over time
The chart below shows babies named Sulieman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sulieman, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sulieman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sulieman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3451 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3544 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Sulieman
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sulieman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sulieman in the UK right now?
In 2021, Sulieman was ranked #3451 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Sulieman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Sulieman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sulieman?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "man of peace".
How many people are called Sulieman in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Sulieman across the 3 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.