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Salama

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Pronounced sah-LAH-mah /sɑːˈlɑː.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic salama, 'safety; peace; soundness; well-being' — from the same root as salaam ('peace') and Islam. A warm, peaceful name.Low

In 30 seconds: A peaceful Arabic name: Salama means 'safety; peace; well-being' (said 'sah-LAH-mah'). Warm and gentle.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic salama, 'safety; peace; soundness; well-being' — from the same root as salaam ('peace') and Islam. A warm, peaceful name.
U.S. rank (2022)#11080 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219742022

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

Salama comes from the Arabic for 'safety; peace; soundness,' sharing its root with salaam. It reads warm and peaceful — rare in the U.S., cherished in Arabic-heritage families (said 'sah-LAH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, peaceful, and warm.

Did you know? Salama is Arabic for 'safety; peace; well-being' — from the same root as salaam ('peace') — a warm, gentle name of security and calm (said 'sah-LAH-mah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Salama — Arabic 'safety; peace; well-being'; root of salaam; noted respectfully

Variations

SalamahSelamaSalma

Nicknames

SalaMama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salama mean?

Salama is Arabic for 'safety; peace; soundness; well-being' — from the same root as salaam ('peace').

How do you pronounce Salama?

It's said sah-LAH-mah /sɑːˈlɑː.mə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Salama a boy or girl name?

Salama is a girl's name.

How popular is Salama?

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

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