Salma: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means peaceful and safe, a calming name of serenity.
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1042
- Peak
- #569 in 1999
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Salma Means
Salma is a girl name of Arabic origin. Means peaceful and safe, a calming name of serenity.
How Popular Salma Is
Salma currently ranks #1042 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #569 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Salma
- At its most popular, Salma reached #569 in the U.S. in 1999.
- Salma is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Salma is a name with Arabic heritage and meaning.
Names Like Salma
Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Salma
Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Salma.
Questions About Salma
What does Salma mean?
Salma is a girl name of Arabic origin. Means peaceful and safe, a calming name of serenity.
How popular is Salma?
Salma currently ranks #1042 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #569 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Salma come from?
Salma comes from Arabic roots. At its most popular, Salma reached #569 in the U.S. in 1999.
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