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Salome

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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.
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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

peak 202418802024

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salome mean?

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

How do you pronounce Salome?

It's said suh-LOH-may — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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