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Psalm

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Pronounced SAHM /ˈsɑm/Medium

Meaning: A song sung to the harpMedium

In 30 seconds: Psalm is an English name meaning 'a song sung to the harp.'
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Origin MediumEnglish, Filipino, Various
MeaningA song sung to the harp
U.S. rank (2025)#2252 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births82 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519992025

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

Psalm comes straight from the English word for a sacred song, defined here as 'a song sung to the harp.' As a given name it draws directly on that musical and devotional sense rather than on a personal name tradition. The plural form Psalms appears as a related variation.

Using a word like Psalm as a name leans on its meaning and its quiet, single-syllable sound. It carries a clear tie to song and scripture without any added story.

Did you know? Psalm appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Psalm — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Psalm mean?

Psalm is usually explained as meaning 'a song sung to the harp' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Psalm?

It's commonly said SAHM /ˈsɑm/.

Is Psalm a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Psalm is used as a girl name.

How popular is Psalm?

In 2024, Psalm ranked #2868 in the U.S. for girls, with 58 births recorded.

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