Salimah
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Salimah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 276 babies have been named Salimah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salimah is past its peak , currently ranked #35,096 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,096
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Salimah
Salimah is a girl name .
Salimah is currently ranked #35,096 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salimah include Sal, Sali, Saliy, Saliie, Mah, Mahy, Mahie, Say, Saie, and Salkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Salimah include Salina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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