Salma Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Salma means 'peaceful' or 'safe'.
Meaning of the Name Salma
Salma is an Arabic name that means 'peaceful' or 'safe'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'silm', which means peace. Salma has its origins in Islamic culture and is a popular name among Muslims. It can also be found in other cultures such as African and Latin American. The name Salma has a serene and graceful quality to it.
Popularity of the Name Salma
The popularity for the name Salma peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 442 births, which ranked number 1,063 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Salma had the most female births in 1999 with 442, which ranked number 569 out of 16,946 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2012 with 5, which ranked number 12,264 out of 14,248 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Salma has declined over the last ten years from 353 births to 310 births, a decline of -12.18%. Among males, Salma has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Salma has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 348 births to 310 births, a decline of -10.92%.
Nationwide Popularity of Salma
- 20 Year Trend of Salma: -2.52%
- 10 Year Trend of Salma: -12.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Salma: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Salma: -10.92%
Popularity of Salma by State
Among females, Salma was most popular in Southeastern states with 63 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 49 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Salma. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 692 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 571 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 574 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 283 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 818 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 717 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 783 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 778 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 906 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 706 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 541 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Salma
- Total Births of Salma: 306 (-1.29%) 0
- Female Births of Salma: 306 (-1.15%)
Given the downward trend of Salma over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.29% decrease in total births, for a total of 306 births in 2024. For Females, births for Salma have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 306 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.15%.