The nameSelim
Selim is the Turkish form of Salim, the name of Ottoman sultans.
- Boy's name
- Turkish
Meaning
Selim comes from the Arabic salim, "safe, sound".
Origin
Turkish, from Arabic.
History
Selim I conquered Egypt for the Ottoman Empire in 1517. In England and Wales Selim reached its best rank, 1000th, in 2024.
Popularity of the name Selim
Selim in the United States
Selim was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 504 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Selim. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Selim in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 57 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
Selim in France
Selim was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,490 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Selim. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Selim in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 165 births a year.
Selim in Belgium
Sibling names for Selim
Names from the same generation as Selim, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selim mean?
Selim comes from the Arabic salim, "safe, sound".
What is the origin of the name Selim?
Turkish, from Arabic.
Is Selim a girl's or a boy's name?
Selim is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Selim?
In 2024, Selim was the 2230th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 64 births.
What are good sibling names for Selim?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aurielle, Leonie, Noella and Henrietta for a sister, Jenson, Leopold, Hendrik and Ishaq for a brother.