Salma
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,753
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Salma is also used as a girl name, ranked #870.
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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, and Salie. 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.