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Saloni

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Pronounced sah-LOH-nee /sɑːˈloʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Hindi Saloni, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely' (linked to salona). A warm, pretty name from North India. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A pretty Indian name: Saloni means 'beautiful; graceful' (said 'sah-LOH-nee'). Warm and lovely.
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Origin MediumHindi, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Hindi Saloni, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely' (linked to salona). A warm, pretty name from North India. Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2018)#15335 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 407

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519892018

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

Saloni comes from the Hindi Saloni, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely.' It reads warm and pretty, familiar in India — rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-LOH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, pretty, and graceful.

Did you know? Saloni is Hindi for 'beautiful; graceful; lovely' (from salona) — a warm, pretty name from North India, noted honestly (said 'sah-LOH-nee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Saloni — Hindi 'beautiful; graceful'

Variations

SalonieSalloniSaloney

Nicknames

SalLoni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saloni mean?

Saloni is Hindi for 'beautiful; graceful; lovely.'

How do you pronounce Saloni?

It's said sah-LOH-nee /sɑːˈloʊ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Saloni a boy or girl name?

Saloni is a girl's name.

How popular is Saloni?

Saloni is rare in the U.S.

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