Seleem
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Seleem first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 53 babies have been named Seleem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Seleem is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #16,153 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,153
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Seleem
Seleem is a boy name .
Seleem is currently ranked #16,153 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Seleem include Sel, Sele, Seley, Seleie, Sey, Seie, and Selkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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