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Psalms

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Pronounced SAHMZ /ˈsɑmz/Medium

Meaning: From the biblical Book of Psalms — Greek psalmoi, 'songs sung to a harp; sacred praises'Medium

In 30 seconds: Songs of praise: Psalms is the word-name for the Bible's sacred hymns. Devout, lyrical, and bold (a celebrity child's name).

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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew

MeaningFrom the biblical Book of Psalms — Greek psalmoi, 'songs sung to a harp; sacred praises'

U.S. rank (2025)#3360 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 biblical Book of Psalms — Greek psalmoi, 'songs sung to a harp; sacred praises'. A devout, lyrical word-name (notably a celebrity child's), distinctive and rare; the silent P makes it 'SAHMZ'.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, sacred-songs at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Psalms — Greek psalmoi, 'songs to a harp' — is the Bible's book of sacred poetry; the bold word-name was given to a celebrity child, sparking interest.

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Psalms — biblical book

Variations

PsalmSalm

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Psalms mean?

Psalms is the biblical book of 'sacred songs of praise' (Greek psalmoi).

How do you pronounce Psalms?

It's said SAHMZ /ˈsɑmz/ — a single syllable, the P is silent.

Is Psalms a boy or girl name?

Psalms is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Psalms?

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