Dani vs Salma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dani

Girl #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#680
Total SSA Count
418
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dani is itself a nickname for Danielle or Daniela

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Salma

Girl #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, safe"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Spanish Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#870
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dani Rank #680
Salma Rank #870

Dani is more popular, ranked #680 vs #870 for Salma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dani ___

  • Dani Rose
  • Dani Grace
  • Dani Marie
  • Dani Kate
  • Dani Lee
  • Dani Lynn

Salma ___

  • Salma Nadia
  • Salma Rose
  • Salma Leila
  • Salma Amira
  • Salma Fatima
  • Salma Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dani

Lexi Nikki Madi Tyler Jordan

If you choose Salma

Layla Amira Yasmin Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dani or Salma more popular?

Dani is more popular, ranked #680 compared to Salma at #870 in the United States.

What do Dani and Salma mean?

Dani means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Salma means "peaceful, safe" (Arabic origin).

Are Dani and Salma boy or girl names?

Dani is primarily a girl name. Salma is primarily a girl name.

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