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Shalom

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Pronounced shah-LOHM /ʃɑˈloʊm/High

Meaning: Peace, completeness, wholeness, well-being; from Hebrew shalom, a greeting and a blessingHigh

In 30 seconds: Peace itself, given as a name: Shalom is Hebrew's word for wholeness, well-being, and the absence of all that breaks — hello, goodbye, and blessing in one. Supermodel Shalom Harlow made it shimmer.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningPeace, completeness, wholeness, well-being; from Hebrew shalom, a greeting and a blessing

U.S. rank (2025)#3163 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births51 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,229

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

Shalom comes from Hebrew shalom, 'peace, wholeness, well-being' — a greeting, a farewell, and a profound blessing rooted in the idea of completeness. As a given name it is used for girls (model Shalom Harlow) and boys alike.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Christian families drawn to its meaning. Rare, peaceful at the root, and resonant.

Did you know? Shalom means far more than 'peace' — it's wholeness, completeness, the state where nothing is missing and nothing is broken; it serves as both 'hello' and 'goodbye' in Hebrew.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Shalom — etymology

Variations

ShalomaShlomit

Nicknames

Shay

Famous Bearers

★Shalom Harlow (1973-)
Canadian supermodel and actress prominent in 1990s high fashion
★Shalom Brune-Franklin (1994-)
Australian actress known for the television series Line of Duty and Our Girl

If you like Shalom…

Salome— the related shalom-rooted name

Mira— a companion gentle Hebrew favorite

Nava— another graceful Hebrew pick

Sapphire— lands in the same popularity range

Sally— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shalom mean?

Shalom is Hebrew for 'peace, completeness, wholeness, well-being'.

How do you pronounce Shalom?

It's said shah-LOHM /ʃɑˈloʊm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shalom a boy or girl name?

Shalom is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Shalom?

Shalom is a rare name in the U.S.