Girl nameCurrently #6,335 in the USSteady
Salima
3 syllablesPeak year: 20186 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
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Salima's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Salima |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 19 |
Salima through the decades
- Salima peaked in 2018, when 22 babies were named Salima in the US.
- The 2020s were Salima's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Salima has risen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Salima currently ranks #6,335 in the US and is holding steady.