Saloma
Pronunciation: [ s-ahl-OHM-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Saloma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 556 babies have been named Saloma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saloma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,083 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,083
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Saloma
Saloma is a girl name .
Saloma is currently ranked #8,083 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Saloma include Sal, Salo, Saloy, Saloie, Say, Saie, and Salkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Saloma include Salome . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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