The nameSalma
Salma is an Arabic girl's name meaning "safe, peaceful". It was made famous by Salma Hayek.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Salma comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, "peace, safety".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Salma reached 295th in 2003. In the United States it reached 569th in 1999.
Did you know?
- Salma Hayek was nominated for the Oscar for best actress in 2003 for Frida, in which she plays the painter Frida Kahlo.
Famous people named Salma
- Salma Hayek, actress
Popularity of the name Salma
Salma in the United States
Salma was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 3,488 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Salma. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Salma in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 289 births a year on average, against 345 in the five years before.
Salma in the United Kingdom
Salma was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,181 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Salma. Half of all babies named Salma in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 54 births a year on average, against 67 in the five years before.
Salma in France
Salma in Belgium
Salma in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Salma
Names from the same generation as Salma, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salma mean?
Salma comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, "peace, safety".
What is the origin of the name Salma?
Arabic.
Is Salma a girl's or a boy's name?
Salma is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Salma?
In 2024, Salma was the 868th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 310 births.
What are the variants of the name Salma?
Variants and related names of Salma include Selma.
What are good sibling names for Salma?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aliya, Samira, Fatima and Nour for a sister, Ahmed, Ahmad, Mohamed and Sami for a brother.
Who are famous people named Salma?
Salma Hayek, actress.