Bela vs Shulamis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bela

Girl #4,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Czech Slovak Latin American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,596
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bel

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bela Rank #4,596
Shulamis Rank #4,615

Bela is more popular, ranked #4596 vs #4615 for Shulamis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bela ___

  • Bela Marie
  • Bela Rosa
  • Bela Sophia
  • Bela Lucia
  • Bela Eva
  • Bela Marta

Shulamis ___

  • Shulamis Rivka
  • Shulamis Leah
  • Shulamis Miriam
  • Shulamis Chana
  • Shulamis Batya
  • Shulamis Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bela

Zoltan Istvan Katalin Margit Laszlo

If you choose Shulamis

Rivka Chana Devorah Menachem Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bela or Shulamis more popular?

Bela is more popular, ranked #4596 compared to Shulamis at #4615 in the United States.

What do Bela and Shulamis mean?

Bela means "white, bright" (Slavic origin). Shulamis means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bela and Shulamis boy or girl names?

Bela is primarily a girl name. Shulamis is primarily a girl name.

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