Saleem
Saleem is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful, safe, sound, or healthy.
Origin and history
Saleem is a male name of Arabic origin that translates to peaceful, safe, or sound. It has been consistently given to boys in the United States in modest numbers over recent decades. Its soft phonetic structure and clear positive meaning give it an enduring international appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,945 babies in the United States have been named Saleem since 1880. It ranks #2916 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1620.
States where it is most popular
- PA (55.7 %)
- NJ (17.1 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 177 |
| 1980-1990 | 307 |
| 1990-2000 | 296 |
| 2000-2010 | 370 |
| 2010-2019 | 471 |
| 2020-2029 | 307 |
Famous people named Saleem
- Saleem El-Amin: American football player
Fun facts
- Derived from the Arabic root s-l-m, it shares etymological origins with words meaning peace and safety, such as Salaam.
- The name is frequently transcribed as Salim or Saleem in English-speaking environments.