Salimah

Q: How popular is the name Salimah?

Salimah is ranked #35096 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #35,096 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Salimah is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Salimah often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Popularity Over Time

#35,096

Current Rank

Peaked 1976 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #35,096
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Salina #4701

Nicknames

Sal Say Salie Saliie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salimah

Is Salimah a boy or girl name?

Salimah is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Salimah?

Salimah is currently ranked #35096 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Salimah?

Common nicknames for Salimah include Sal, Say, Salie, and Saliie.

Is Salimah a common or rare name?

Salimah is an uncommon name, ranked #35096 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Salimah

Salimah is a girl name .

Salimah is currently ranked #35,096 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Salimah include Sal, Say, Salie, and Saliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Salimah include Salina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.