Salim
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Meaning "Peace."
- Origin
- African
Salim Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,945 baby boys have been named Salim. The name peaked in 2023 with 65 US births that year (rank #2214). In 2024, ranked #2654 nationally — 440 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Salim
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Salim births are: New York (259), California (138), Minnesota (49).
Other African-Origin Names Like Salim
If you like Salim's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Salim's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Salim
Variant Forms
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Compare Salim to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Salim against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).