Abdulsalam
Meaningservant of the Source of Peace · Arabic
Abdulsalam is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Source of Peace”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abdulsalam would score 15 points.
- GenerationAbdulsalam peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Abdulsalam you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Abdulsalam would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAbdulsalam first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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About the name Abdulsalam
Abdulsalam is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “servant of the Source of Peace”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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Questions about the name Abdulsalam
What does the name Abdulsalam mean?
Abdulsalam means “servant of the Source of Peace” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “peace” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Axel (“father of peace”), Solomon (“peace”), Salem (“peace”) and Amani (“peace”).
What is the origin of the name Abdulsalam?
Abdulsalam is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Abdulsalam a boy or girl name?
Abdulsalam is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Abdulsalam.
How popular is the name Abdulsalam?
Abdulsalam ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #5,789. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,212 places.
What names are similar to Abdulsalam?
If you like Abdulsalam, you might also like Axel, Solomon, Salem and Amani.
What should I know before naming my baby Abdulsalam?
Abdulsalam is an Arabic boy name meaning “servant of the Source of Peace”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.