What is the origin of the name Zuleyka?

Zuleyka is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Zuleyka?

Zuleyka is currently ranked #5132 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Zuleyka?

Zuleyka is pronounced zoo-LAY-kah.

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GirlArabic

Zuleyka

zoo-LAY-kah

Popularity

#5132

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,560

Peak Year

#126 in 2015

First Recorded

1975

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly derived from Arabic, related to 'zulaykha', the name of Potiphar's wife in Islamic tradition; meaning is debated, potentially 'brilliant beauty'.

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Zuly Leyka Zuley

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

Zuleyka Rivera
Puerto Rican actress, TV host, dancer, model and beauty queen.

Nicknames

Zuly Leyka Zuley

Spelling Variations

Zuleikha Zuleica

Similar Names

Samira Layla Nadia Aaliyah Amira

Personality Traits

BeautifulGracefulMysteriousCreative

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