Selim
Selim is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Safe, sound, healthy, or flawless.
Origin and history
Selim is a traditional name of Arabic origin, widely used in Turkish and Middle Eastern contexts. It translates to safe, sound, or flawless. In the United States, it is a relatively rare but steadily used name, seeing a minor rise in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,023 babies in the United States have been named Selim since 1880. It ranks #3660 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1594.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.6 %)
- CA (25.6 %)
- FL (16.1 %)
- NJ (12.5 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 504 |
| 2020-2029 | 333 |
Famous people named Selim
- Selim I: Sultan
- Selim III: Sultan
- Selim Benachour: Footballer, Manager
Fun facts
- Selim was the name of three prominent Ottoman sultans, including Selim I who significantly expanded the empire.
- It shares the same Semitic root (S-L-M) as the words 'Salam' and 'Salem', associated with peace and safety.