Salam
Pronunciation: [ s-ahl-AHM ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,501
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Girl Name
Salam is also used as a girl name, ranked #56684.
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About the Name Salam
Salam is a boy name .
Is Salam a boy or girl name? Salam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,501 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #56,684. Salam is more commonly used as a boy name.
Salam is currently ranked #16,501 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salam include Sal, Say, and Salie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Salam include Salaar, Salah, Salar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.