Salome
Pronunciation: [ s-uhl-OHM-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Salome first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 419 babies have been named Salome in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Salome is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,132 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,132
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Salome
Salome is a boy name .
Is Salome a boy or girl name? Salome is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,132 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #955. Salome is more commonly used as a girl name.
Salome is currently ranked #9,132 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Salome 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 Salome include Salomon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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