How Many People Are Named Salma?
10,037
people in the United States are named Salma
1 in 33,376 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2767
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0030%
Of US population
Peak Year
1999
442 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Arabic
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "safe", derived from Arabic سلم (salima) "to be safe".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 15.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1918 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
1,852
Texas
1,288
New York
862
Minnesota
562
Florida
554
Illinois
490
New Jersey
366
Ohio
302
Virginia
286
Arizona
269
💡 Fun Facts About "Salma"
- 310 babies were named Salma in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1999
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1918
- Most popular in California
Check how many have your name?
Enter it and find out how many of you there are.
⊙ Your name is never stored — processed in real-time only.