Psalm

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Pronounced SAHM /sɑːm/High

Meaning: Sacred song; hymn; from Greek psalmos (sacred song played on a stringed instrument), from psallein (to play strings, to pluck)High

In 30 seconds: A Greek-origin word name meaning 'sacred song' or 'hymn,' from the Greek psalmos (strumming). Best known as the name of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's son Psalm West (born 2019), which made this biblical concept a given name.

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Origin HighGreek, Hebrew

MeaningSacred song; hymn; from Greek psalmos (sacred song played on a stringed instrument), from psallein (to play strings, to pluck)

U.S. rank (2024)#1173 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births177 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 567

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Psalm is from Greek psalmos (a sacred song played on a stringed instrument), from psallein (to pluck strings). The Book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible contains 150 sacred poems attributed primarily to King David. As a given name it entered U.S. records after the Kardashian-West family used it.

Psalm ranked #1173 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Psalm is the name Kanye West chose partly as a tribute to Psalm 91 in the Bible — a psalm of protection that many Christians associate with divine safeguarding. Kanye had a well-publicized religious journey around the time of Psalm's birth.

Overall data confidence 96%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

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Nicknames

Sam

Famous Bearers

★Psalm West (2019–present)
Son of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, born in May 2019. His name reflects Kanye West's Christian faith and references the biblical Book of Psalms.

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Zion— biblical concept name with the same Kanye West celebrity connection

Frequently Asked

What does the name Psalm mean?

Psalm means 'sacred song' or 'hymn,' from Greek psalmos (a song played on strings). The Book of Psalms contains 150 sacred poems.

How do you pronounce Psalm?

It's said SAHM — one syllable. The P is silent, as in Psalms/psychology.

Is Psalm a boy or girl name?

Psalm is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Psalm?

Psalm ranked #1173 for U.S. boys in 2024.