Salma
Salma: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Salma
- A female given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic سَلْمَى (salmā).
How popular is Salma?
Since 1880, 10,311 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Salma (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #569 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #13852 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #937 for girls, with 278 babies given the name.
Names similar to Salma
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Salma
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Salma FAQ
What does the name Salma mean?
A female given name. Borrowed from Arabic سَلْمَى (salmā).
What is the origin of the name Salma?
Salma is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Salma?
Since 1880, 10,311 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Salma (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #569 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #13852 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #937 for girls, with 278 babies given the name.
Is Salma a boy or girl name?
Salma is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,311 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.