Salam
Pronunciation: [ s-ahl-AHM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Salam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 128 babies have been named Salam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salam is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,501 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,501
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Salam
Salam is a boy name .
Is Salam a boy or girl name? Salam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,501 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,684. Salam is more commonly used as a boy name.
Salam is currently ranked #16,501 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salam include Sal, Say, Saie, and Salkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Salam include Salaar, Salah, Salar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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