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Salimah

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Pronounced sah-LEE-mah /sɑːˈliː.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Salima, 'safe; sound; whole; unharmed' — the feminine of Salim, from the root of salaam ('peace'). A warm, reassuring name.Low

In 30 seconds: A reassuring Arabic name: Salimah means 'safe; sound; whole' (said 'sah-LEE-mah'). Warm and gentle.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Salima, 'safe; sound; whole; unharmed' — the feminine of Salim, from the root of salaam ('peace'). A warm, reassuring name.
U.S. rank (2023)#14863 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 276

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819692023

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

Salimah is a spelling of the Arabic Salima, 'safe; sound; whole,' sharing its root with salaam ('peace'). It reads warm and gentle — rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-LEE-mah').

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

Did you know? Salimah comes from the Arabic Salima, 'safe; sound; whole' — the feminine of Salim, from the peace-root of salaam — a warm, reassuring name (said 'sah-LEE-mah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Salimah — Arabic Salima 'safe; sound; whole'

Variations

SalimaSaleemaSalimeh

Nicknames

SaliLima

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salimah mean?

Salimah is a spelling of the Arabic Salima, 'safe; sound; whole' — from the peace-root of salaam.

How do you pronounce Salimah?

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

Is Salimah a boy or girl name?

Salimah is a girl's name.

How popular is Salimah?

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

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