Salman
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #2511 in 2025 with 54 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: salana, salani, saman, samani, saimani, samanta, samanvi, samauni
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Salman? About 1 in 61,639 babies born in 2025 were named Salman, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Salman
What does the name Salman mean?
Salman means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Salman?
Salman has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Salman?
Salman ranked #2480 in 2025 — given to 54 babies that year.
When was Salman most popular?
Salman peaked in 2015 with 143 babies registered that year.
Is Salman a boy or girl name?
Salman is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Salmans in registered births are male.
Is the name Salman rising or falling in popularity?
Salman has fallen 498 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1982 in 2020 to #2480 in 2025.
How long has Salman been recorded?
Salman appears in birth records across 50 years — from 1974 through 2025.