How Many People Are Named Sulema?
Complete statistics for the name Sulema: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sulema is a very rare female name, with only 1,657 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 199,179 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1996 with 72 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 2,002 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sulema Through the Generations
Sulema has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1996 when 72 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Sulema are aged between 30 and 60, with 39% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there's a slight tilt towards older individuals, with 37% being over 60, while 24% are under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sulema's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Sulema
How Many People Have the Name Sulema?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,657 people in the United States currently share the name Sulema. That works out to roughly 1 in every 199,179 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sulema a Common or Rare Name?
Sulema is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sulema Mean?
Sulema means "creative variant of Suleima" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sulema in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sulema Most Popular?
The name Sulema reached peak popularity in 1996, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sulema?
Approximately 1,657 people named Sulema live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,002. That works out to roughly 1 in 199,179 Americans.
Is Sulema a rare name?
Sulema is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 199,179 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sulema mean?
Sulema means "creative variant of Suleima" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Sulema more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sulema are male and 100% are female.
When was Sulema most popular?
Sulema peaked in 1996 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.