Shalem
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shalem first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 5 babies have been named Shalem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shalem is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,378 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,378
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shalem
Shalem is a girl name .
Shalem is currently ranked #41,378 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shalem include Sha, Shal, Shaly, Shalie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shalem include Shalom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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