Salam
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Peace, safe, complete
Origin: Hebrew/Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #12949 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Salem. Shares the meaning 'Peace, safe, complete.'
Similar names: salaam, sala, salma, salamata, saddam, salaar, salana, salani
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Salam? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Salam, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Salam
What does the name Salam mean?
Salam means “Peace, safe, complete” from Hebrew/Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Salam?
Salam has Hebrew/Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Peace, safe, complete”.
How popular is Salam?
Salam ranked #11932 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Salam most popular?
Salam peaked in 1993 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Salam a boy or girl name?
Salam is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 32% of Salams are boys and 68% are girls.
Is the name Salam rising or falling in popularity?
Salam has risen 3883 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15815 in 2020 to #11932 in 2025.
How long has Salam been recorded?
Salam appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1985 through 2025.