Salim
Salim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Safe, healthy, sound, or flawless.
Origin and history
Salim is a classic Arabic name meaning safe, sound, or flawless. It has a long history of use in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used name, gaining modest visibility over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,005 babies in the United States have been named Salim since 1880. It ranks #2877 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1605.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.8 %)
- CA (24.1 %)
- MN (8.8 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
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 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 262 |
| 1990-2000 | 309 |
| 2000-2010 | 379 |
| 2010-2019 | 509 |
| 2020-2029 | 322 |
Famous people named Salim
- Salim Stoudamire: Basketball player
- Salim Kechiouche: Actor
Fun facts
- Shares the same three-letter Semitic root (S-L-M) as the Arabic word 'salam', meaning peace.
- Salim was the birth name of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who ruled parts of South Asia in the 17th century.