Salma
Salma is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Safe, sound, or peaceful.
Origin and history
Salma is a classic name of Arabic origin meaning 'safe' or 'peaceful'. It has enjoyed consistent usage in the United States, bolstered in part by international pop culture recognition. The name offers a melodious, soft sound with strong historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
10,311 babies in the United States have been named Salma since 1880. It ranks #1605 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #880.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- TX (15.3 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- MN (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 178 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,535 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,488 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,321 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,724 |
Famous people named Salma
- Salma Hayek: Actress, Producer
Fun facts
- Salma derives from the Semitic triconsonantal root S-L-M, which relates to peace and safety, the same root found in the word 'Salam'.
- The name gained widespread global familiarity in the late 1990s and 2000s, partly driven by the prominence of Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek.