Romi vs Salma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Romi

Girl #1,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, my height"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Italian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,010
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Romi Rank #1,010
Salma Rank #870

Salma is more popular, ranked #870 vs #1010 for Romi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Romi ___

  • Romi Grace
  • Romi Jade
  • Romi Rose
  • Romi Claire
  • Romi Wren
  • Romi Mae

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 Romi

Zara Mia Lena Ari Noa

If you choose Salma

Layla Amira Yasmin Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romi or Salma more popular?

Salma is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Romi at #1010 in the United States.

What do Romi and Salma mean?

Romi means "exalted, my height" (Hebrew origin). Salma means "peaceful, safe" (Arabic origin).

Are Romi and Salma boy or girl names?

Romi is primarily a girl name. Salma is primarily a girl name.

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