Holding steady, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Shloma since 1974
Babies named Shloma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 177 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Shloma is a Yiddish and regional variant of Shlomo, the Hebrew form of Solomon. First recorded in the United States in 1974, the name remains extremely uncommon. In 2025 it stood at rank 4,857, with an incidence of 1 in 85,404 births. Its peak in popularity came in 2018, though it has never approached widespread use. The name has not appeared in any state's top names and shows a stable trajectory. Shloma is found almost exclusively within Ashkenazic Jewish communities, reflecting a tradition of naming boys after the biblical king known for wisdom. Despite its rarity, it carries a clear cultural and historical resonance.
Shloma is a Yiddish and regional variant of Shlomo, itself the Hebrew form of Solomon (שְׁלֹמֹה), derived from shalom, meaning 'peace'. The name Solomon appears in the Hebrew Bible as the son of King David and builder of the First Temple. Shloma emerged in Eastern European Jewish communities as an Ashkenazic form, reflecting the Yiddish pronunciation. In the United States, it has been used sparingly since the mid-20th century, primarily among Jewish families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shlomi, Lomi
Sibling names for Shloma
Names that share Shloma's style, for a brother or sister.
