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Psalms

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Pronounced SAHMZ /ˈsɑːmz/Medium

Meaning: From Psalms, the biblical book of sacred songs and praises (Greek psalmoi, 'songs sung to a harp'), used as a given name in the scripture-word style. Noted respectfully as a book of scripture.Low

In 30 seconds: A scripture word-name: Psalms names the biblical book of sacred songs (said 'SAHMZ'). Reverent, noted respectfully.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningFrom Psalms, the biblical book of sacred songs and praises (Greek psalmoi, 'songs sung to a harp'), used as a given name in the scripture-word style. Noted respectfully as a book of scripture.
U.S. rank (2025)#9321 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219972025

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

Psalms comes from the book of praises in the Bible, songs to be sung. Used as a name it reads reverent and word-based; we note it respectfully as scripture - very rare in the U.S. (said 'SAHMZ').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, reverent, and scripture-rooted.

Did you know? Psalms names the biblical book of sacred songs and praises (from a Greek word for 'songs sung to a harp'), used as a given name - which we note respectfully as a book of scripture (said 'SAHMZ').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Psalms — biblical book of sacred songs; word-name, noted respectfully

Variations

PsalmPsalmsSalem

Nicknames

SamSammy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Psalms mean?

Psalms names the biblical book of sacred songs and praises, used as a given name. We note it respectfully as a book of scripture.

How do you pronounce Psalms?

It's said SAHMZ /ˈsɑːmz/ - one syllable; the P is silent.

Is Psalms a boy or girl name?

Psalms is used here as a girl's name; it also sees some boys' use.

How popular is Psalms?

Psalms is a very rare name in the U.S.

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