Salam
Meaningpeace · Arabic
Salam is an Arabic girl name meaning “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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Salam and you get Salma. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationSalam peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Salam you'd meet today is about 32 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Salams too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Salam would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySalam first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
US births per million girls, 1988–2025
US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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About the name Salam
Salam is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “peace”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Salam
What does the name Salam mean?
Salam means “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 girl names with a similar meaning include Serenity (“calm, peace”), Salem (“peace”), Irene (“peace”) and Amani (“peace”).
What is the origin of the name Salam?
Salam is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Salam a boy or girl name?
Salam is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Salam.
How popular is the name Salam?
Salam ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1993, when it reached #5,955. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,156 places.
What names are similar to Salam?
If you like Salam, you might also like Serenity, Salem, Irene and Amani.
What should I know before naming my baby Salam?
Salam is an Arabic girl name meaning “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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.