Kulsoom
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 60 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Kulsoom peaked during the Gen Z era, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (1997). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Kulsoom remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Kulsoom ranks #12809 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kulsoom is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic kulsoom, meaning 'chubby-cheeked' or 'round-faced,' historically used as a term of endearment for a healthy, beautiful child. Umm Kulthum was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and the great Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum (1898–1975) was one of the most celebrated vocalists in Arab music history.
Kulsoom carries the warmth of Islamic tradition and the voice of one of the Arab world's most iconic artists — a name of genuine cultural richness.
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Phonetically, Kulsoom belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Kulsoom’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kulsoom has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 24 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 13 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 17 | — |
The Story of Kulsoom
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Kulsoom is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Kulsoom are most likely born between 1995 and 2007.
How rare is Kulsoom?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Kulsoom — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2020s with 24 births that decade.
Kulsoom by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12809 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12842 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16605 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16422 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14762 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14128 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14595 |
| 1998 | 5 | #15423 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11490 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14654 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024