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Salam

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Pronounced sah-LAHM /sɑˈlɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic salam, 'peace; safety; well-being' — As-Salam ('The Source of Peace') is one of the names of God in Islam, which we note respectfully. Often unisex, leaning masculine; used here for a girl, we note the point honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene name: Salam is Arabic for 'peace' (said 'sah-LAHM'). Often unisex-to-masculine — we note the point honestly.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic salam, 'peace; safety; well-being' — As-Salam ('The Source of Peace') is one of the names of God in Islam, which we note respectfully. Often unisex, leaning masculine; used here for a girl, we note the point honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17190 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319882024

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

Salam comes from the Arabic for 'peace,' a serene virtue name tied to As-Salam among the names of God, which we note respectfully. Often unisex-to-masculine, it is used here for a girl, which we note honestly — rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-LAHM').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, serene, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Salam is Arabic for 'peace; safety' — As-Salam ('The Source of Peace') is one of the names of God in Islam, which we note respectfully. It is often unisex, leaning masculine, which we note honestly (said 'sah-LAHM').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Salam — Arabic 'peace'; As-Salam among the names of God; unisex-to-masculine

Variations

SalaamSalmaSalema

Nicknames

SalLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salam mean?

Salam is Arabic for 'peace; safety.' As-Salam ('The Source of Peace') is one of the names of God, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Salam?

It's said sah-LAHM /sɑˈlɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Salam a boy or girl name?

Salam is used here for a girl; it is often unisex, leaning masculine, which we note honestly.

How popular is Salam?

Salam is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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