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Saloma

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Pronounced sah-LOH-mah /sɑˈloʊ.mə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Salome — from Hebrew shalom, 'peace; completeness; well-being'; also linked to Arabic salaam, 'peace'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Peace; peaceful: Saloma is a form of Salome. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sah-LOH-mah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA form of Salome — from Hebrew shalom, 'peace; completeness; well-being'; also linked to Arabic salaam, 'peace'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7868 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 686

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

Saloma is a form of Salome — from Hebrew shalom, 'peace; completeness; well-being'; it is also linked to Arabic salaam, 'peace' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'sah-LOH-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Hispanic families. Rare, peace at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Salome comes from Hebrew shalom, 'peace; completeness; well-being' — Saloma is a form, lyrical and classic (also linked to Arabic salaam, 'peace'; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'sah-LOH-mah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Salome — routes layered

Variations

SalomeSalomaShaloma

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Nechama— shares the -ma ending

Jemima— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saloma mean?

Saloma is a form of Salome — Hebrew 'peace; completeness'; also linked to Arabic 'peace'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Saloma?

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

Is Saloma a boy or girl name?

Saloma is a girl's name.

How popular is Saloma?

Saloma is a rare name in the U.S.