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Salimah
GirlMeaning of Salimah: Arabic: 'safe'
Salimah is a girl's name most strongly associated with Arabic & Persian naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 15488th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#15488
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
281
First recorded 1969 · peak 1998
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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