Girl nameCurrently #17,234 in the USSteady
Selam
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Selam's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Selam's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Selam |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Selam through the decades
- Selam peaked in 1998, when 11 babies were named Selam in the US.
- The 2000s were Selam's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Selam currently ranks #17,234 in the US and is holding steady.