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Sarah vs Salma

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

Similar Names

Sara Era Ara Lara
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Popularity Comparison

Sarah Rank #95
Salma Rank #33,753

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarah or Salma more popular?

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

What do Sarah and Salma mean?

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

Are Sarah and Salma boy or girl names?

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

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