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Aslam

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHS-lahm /ˈɑs.lɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic aslam, 'safer; more peaceful; the most submitted (to God)' (from the root s-l-m, 'peace; submission' — the source of Islam and Salaam)Low

In 30 seconds: Safer; more peaceful; submits to God: Aslam is Arabic. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'AHS-lahm').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic aslam, 'safer; more peaceful; the most submitted (to God)' (from the root s-l-m, 'peace; submission' — the source of Islam and Salaam)
U.S. rank (2024)#7272 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aslam comes from Arabic aslam, 'safer; more peaceful; the most submitted (to God)' (from the root s-l-m, 'peace; submission' — the source of Islam and Salaam). A crisp, devout name (said 'AHS-lahm').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, safer-and-more-peaceful at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Aslam means 'safer; more peaceful; the most submitted (to God)' in Arabic — from the root s-l-m, 'peace; submission' (the source of Islam and Salaam) — crisp and devout (said 'AHS-lahm').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Aslam — Arabic etymology

Variations

AslaamAaslam

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aslam mean?

Aslam is Arabic for 'safer; more peaceful; the most submitted (to God)' (from the root for 'peace; submission').

How do you pronounce Aslam?

It's said AHS-lahm /ˈɑs.lɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aslam a boy or girl name?

Aslam is a boy's name.

How popular is Aslam?

Aslam is a rare name in the U.S.

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