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Salma vs Sarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Salma Rank #33,753
Sarah Rank #95

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #33753 for Salma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salma or Sarah more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Salma at #33753 in the United States.

What do Salma and Sarah mean?

Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Salma and Sarah boy or girl names?

Salma is primarily a boy name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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