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Selam

Girl Name #56,686 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Selam is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Selam often also consider Selma, Serena, Selina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #56,686
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Selah #280 Sela #4127

Nicknames

Sel Sey Selie

Similar Names

Selma Serena Selina Sena Selena Seth Seymour Senora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selam

Is Selam a boy or girl name?

Selam is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Selam?

Selam is currently ranked #56686 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Selam?

Common nicknames for Selam include Sel, Sey, and Selie.

Is Selam a common or rare name?

Selam is an uncommon name, ranked #56686 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Selam

Selam is a girl name .

Selam is currently ranked #56,686 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Selam include Sel, Sey, and Selie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Selam include Selah, Sela . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.