#8702024 rank
1999peak year
9,647babies named Salma since 1880
▲ +7%5-year trend
Salma popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Salma mean?
From the Arabic root 'salima', meaning 'to be safe or unharmed', related to 'salam' (peace). A traditional Arabic name now known internationally.
OriginArabic
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern
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Famous Salmas
- Salma Hayek, actress
Spellings & variants
SalmahSalima
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