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Current rank (2024)#16098
Babies named Selam in 20245
Total recorded205
Peak year1998 (11 babies)
Highest rank ever#8537
Years in records1988–2024 (29 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 3050 spots

Frequently asked about Selam

What does the name Selam mean?
Selam means “Good friend, fair friend” from French/Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Selam?
Selam has French/Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Good friend, fair friend”.
How popular is Selam?
Selam ranked #16098 in 2024 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Selam most popular?
Selam peaked in 1998 with 11 babies registered that year.
Is Selam a boy or girl name?
Selam is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Selams in registered births are female.
Is the name Selam rising or falling in popularity?
Selam has fallen 3050 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13048 in 2019 to #16098 in 2024.
How long has Selam been recorded?
Selam appears in birth records across 29 years — from 1988 through 2024.

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