Salma
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Salma first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 5 babies have been named Salma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salma is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #33,753 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,753
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"from Florence, blooming"
#33,919 in US
Latin via Germanic origin
"the golden one"
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#33,657 in US
Japanese origin
"In Japanese: gentle and elegant (侑雅) ..."
#33,806 in US
Yoruba origin
"prosperity is delightful"
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"Wise, skillful, knowing; one who is l..."
#33,883 in US
Welsh origin
"blessed"
#33,743 in US
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About the Name Salma
Salma is a boy name .
Is Salma a boy or girl name? Salma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,753 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #870. Salma is more commonly used as a girl name.
Salma is currently ranked #33,753 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salma include Sal, Say, Saie, and Salkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Salma include Salman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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