Lipa vs Shulem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lipa

Boy #2,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear (Yiddish Lieb)"

Origin: Yiddish via Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,188
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lip

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lipa Rank #2,188
Shulem Rank #2,012

Shulem is more popular, ranked #2012 vs #2188 for Lipa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lipa ___

  • Lipa Moshe
  • Lipa Shmuel
  • Lipa Yosef
  • Lipa Yaakov
  • Lipa Avraham
  • Lipa David

Shulem ___

  • Shulem Aaron
  • Shulem David
  • Shulem Moshe
  • Shulem Elazar
  • Shulem Yakov
  • Shulem Berish

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lipa

Moishe Rivka Sura Leiby Malky

If you choose Shulem

Mendel Yosef Rivka Gittel Peretz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lipa or Shulem more popular?

Shulem is more popular, ranked #2012 compared to Lipa at #2188 in the United States.

What do Lipa and Shulem mean?

Lipa means "beloved, dear (Yiddish Lieb)" (Yiddish via Germanic origin). Shulem means "peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lipa and Shulem boy or girl names?

Lipa is primarily a boy name. Shulem is primarily a boy name.

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