Girl Name
Sulema
Sulema is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Sulema is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Sulema often also consider Salma.
Sulema meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Sulema has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Sulema as S·U·L·E·M·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Sulema is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Sulema variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Sulemaa, Sulemae, Sulemay, Sulem.
- Nicknames: Sul and S.
- Middle names: Pair Sulema with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Sulema middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Salma, Selma, Selena, Selina, Solana — full picks on the sibling names for Sulema guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Sulema? Browse our names like Sulema guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Sulema
What does the name Sulema mean?
Sulema has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Sulema?
The exact origin of Sulema is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Sulema?
Sulema has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Sulema a boy's or girl's name?
Sulema is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Sulema in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Sulema sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Sulema?
Names that share Sulema's sound and style include Salma, Selma, Selena, Selina, Solana.
What middle names pair well with Sulema?
Good middle-name fits for Sulema pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Sulema is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Sulema is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Sulema?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sulema share its rhythm without rhyming — Salma, Selma, Selena all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.