Salama
Pronunciation: [ s-ahl-AHM-uh ]
Salama is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,276 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
Salama first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 42 babies have been named Salama in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salama is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,276 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,276
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Salama
Salama is a girl name .
Salama is currently ranked #12,276 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salama include Sal, Say, Salie, and Salaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Salama 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