Home › Baby Names Directory › Salome

Salome

♀ Girl

Salome Pronunciation

Salome is pronounced suh-LOH-may /səˈloʊ.meɪ/High

Meaning: Peace; from Hebrew/Aramaic shalom (peace), the root of Salome and SolomonHigh

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew-Aramaic name meaning 'peace,' sharing its root with shalom and Solomon. Famous from the New Testament and Oscar Wilde's scandalous 1893 play, Salome carries a dramatic, ancient weight.

💕 Browse more names

Origin HighHebrew, Aramaic

MeaningPeace; from Hebrew/Aramaic shalom (peace), the root of Salome and Solomon

U.S. rank (2024)#952 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births273 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Salome comes from the Aramaic and Hebrew root shalom (peace), also found in Solomon and Jerusalem. Several women named Salome appear in the New Testament, most prominently as the daughter of Herodias who requested the head of John the Baptist — a scene that inspired centuries of art, opera, and drama.

Salome has been used sporadically in English-speaking communities across the centuries. It is more common in Spanish-speaking countries (Salomé) and in Eastern European and Caucasian traditions. It ranked #952 for girls in the U.S. in 2024, reflecting both immigrant communities and a taste for ancient, dramatic names.

Did you know? Oscar Wilde wrote his play Salome in French in 1891; when Sarah Bernhardt prepared to stage it in London, the Lord Chamberlain banned it on grounds of depicting biblical characters — the censorship only amplified its notoriety.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Salome — etymology and biblical historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

SaloméSaloma

Nicknames

SallySalLome

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Biblical Ancient Aramaic Dramatic

Famous Bearers

★Salome (biblical)
Daughter of Herodias in the New Testament, traditionally identified as the dancer who requested the head of John the Baptist. Her name and story inspired works by Strauss, Wilde, and others.

If you like Salome…

Shalom— the Hebrew peace-root name in its direct form

Solomon— shares the shalom peace root, a majestic biblical name

Selah— biblical Hebrew word-name sharing the peaceful, ancient feel

Miriam— ancient Hebrew woman's name from the same biblical world

Esther— biblical Persian/Hebrew name with the same dramatic, ancient character

→ See all names like Salome

Browse the whole category: All Hebrew names → · All Aramaic names → · All origins →

Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Salome?

Salome is pronounced suh-LOH-may (/səˈloʊ.meɪ/). Press play above to hear Salome said aloud.

How do you say Salome?

Salome is said suh-LOH-may (/səˈloʊ.meɪ/). Press play above to hear Salome said aloud.

What does the name Salome mean?

Salome means 'peace,' from the Hebrew/Aramaic root shalom, shared with Solomon and Jerusalem.

Is Salome a boy or girl name?

Salome is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Salome?

Salome ranked #952 for U.S. girls in 2024.