Salam
Pronunciation: [ s-ahl-AHM ]
Salam is a girl baby name. Ranked #56,684 in the US, popular nicknames include Sal, Say, and Salie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Salam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 260 babies have been named Salam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salam is past its peak , currently ranked #56,684 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,684
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Salam is also used as a boy name, ranked #16501.
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About the Name Salam
Salam is a girl name .
Is Salam a boy or girl name? Salam is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #56,684 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,501. Salam is more commonly used as a boy name.
Salam is currently ranked #56,684 in popularity for girl 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 Salah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis