Seleem
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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"worshiper of Yahweh"
#16,106 in US
Arabic origin
"The God, The Divine"
#16,299 in US
Old German origin
"famous spear, renowned warrior"
#16,014 in US
Old English origin
"marsh, boggy ground"
#16,280 in US
Germanic origin
"handsome, beautiful"
#16,012 in US
Tamil origin
"happiness, joy, bliss"
#16,330 in US
Greek kleos + pater origin
"glory of the father"
#16,281 in US
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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, Sey, Selie, and Seleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis