Rising since 2017, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Sulamita since 1994
Babies named Sulamita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Sulamita is an exceptionally rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1994 and peaking in 1999 at a modest rank. Since 2017 its usage has been slowly rising, though it remains highly uncommon with an incidence of about 1 in 146,115 girls in 2025. The name likely traces back to the Hebrew Shulamit, evoking a peaceful meaning, and may also reflect Spanish influence. Its scarcity and melodic cadence give it an understated, distinctive appeal, though it has never gained broad popularity. The absence of top-state data indicates that Sulamita is spread thinly across the country, without regional concentration.
Sulamita is a rare name that likely derives from the Hebrew name Shulamit (שולמית), a feminine form of Solomon, related to shalom (peace). It may also be a variant of the Spanish Salomé, influenced by the Latin Vulgate form Sulamitis appearing in the Song of Songs. The name has been used sporadically in Spanish-speaking countries and appears in U.S. records beginning in 1994.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sula, Mita, Lita
Sibling names for Sulamita
Names that share Sulamita's style, for a brother or sister.
