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Salimata

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Pronounced sah-lee-MAH-tah /sɑ.liˈmɑ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Mande/Wolof) form of Salima — from the Arabic salim, 'safe; sound; whole; unharmed' (from the root of salaam, 'peace')Low

In 30 seconds: Safe; sound; whole: Salimata is a West African form of Salima. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sah-lee-MAH-tah').
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Origin LowArabic, West African
MeaningA West African (Mande/Wolof) form of Salima — from the Arabic salim, 'safe; sound; whole; unharmed' (from the root of salaam, 'peace')
U.S. rank (2025)#8262 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519962025

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

Salimata is a West African (Mande/Wolof) form of Salima — from the Arabic salim, 'safe; sound; whole; unharmed' (from the root of salaam, 'peace'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'sah-lee-MAH-tah').

In the U.S. it appears in West African (Malian, Senegalese, Ivorian) families. Rare, safe-and-sound at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Salima is 'safe; sound; whole' in Arabic (from the root of salaam, 'peace') — Salimata is a West African form, lyrical and classic (said 'sah-lee-MAH-tah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Salimata — West African form; Arabic etymology

Variations

SalimaSalimatouSelimata

Nicknames

Sali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salimata mean?

Salimata is a West African form of Salima — Arabic 'safe; sound; whole' (from the root of salaam, 'peace').

How do you pronounce Salimata?

It's said sah-lee-MAH-tah /sɑ.liˈmɑ.tɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Salimata a boy or girl name?

Salimata is a girl's name.

How popular is Salimata?

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

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