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Shalom

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-LOHM /ʃɑ.ˈloʊm/Medium

Meaning: "peace, completeness, well-being," from Hebrew shalomMedium

In 30 seconds: Shalom is the Hebrew word for 'peace, completeness, well-being', used as a name.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaning"peace, completeness, well-being," from Hebrew shalom
U.S. rank (2024)#1722 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births96 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119472024

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

History & Origin

This is the Hebrew shalom itself, a word that reaches beyond peace to wholeness and well-being. As a name it carries that full blessing rather than a narrowed sense. It is rooted firmly in Hebrew language and tradition.

Its single warm word doubles as one of the most familiar greetings in Hebrew, which gives the name an immediate, recognizable resonance.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Shalom is 'peace', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Shalom — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SulejmanSulaimanSulaymanSlimaneSüleyman

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shalom mean?

Shalom is usually explained as meaning 'peace' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Shalom?

It's commonly said shah-LOHM /ʃɑ.ˈloʊm/.

Is Shalom a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Shalom is used as a boy name.

How popular is Shalom?

In 2024, Shalom ranked #1722 in the U.S. for boys, with 96 births recorded.