Aisha vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aisha

Girl #346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who lives, alive, living"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
900
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Sha

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Salem

Girl #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
715
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sallie

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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Salem Rank #430

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 vs #430 for Salem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisha ___

  • Aisha Fatima
  • Aisha Nour
  • Aisha Zara
  • Aisha Leila
  • Aisha Amira
  • Aisha Yasmin

Salem ___

  • Salem Grace
  • Salem Rose
  • Salem Jane
  • Salem Mae
  • Salem Elise
  • Salem Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Salem more popular?

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Salem at #430 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Salem mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aisha and Salem boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Salem is primarily a girl name.

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