Salma
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced SAL-mah
Verified name
What does Salma mean?
Peaceful, safe, healthy
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 674 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 622 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sallie
Variant: Selma, Salmah
Related: Salmey
Using Salma across cultures
Classic Arabic name, celebrated by actress Salma Hayek.
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