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Salima

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningsafe, sound · Arabic

Salima is an Arabic girl name meaning “safe, sound”. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Salima has the name Ali hiding inside it.
  • GenerationSalima peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Salima you'd meet today is about 49 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Salimas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Salima would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 94,340 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySalima first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Salima

Salima is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “safe, sound”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Salima

What does the name Salima mean?

Salima means “safe, sound” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Echo (“echo, sound”), Ayane (“often colorful sound”), Amane (“often sound of heaven”) and Hatsune (“first sound”).

What is the origin of the name Salima?

Salima is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Salima a boy or girl name?

Salima is a girl name. In 2025, 17 US girls were named Salima.

How popular is the name Salima?

Salima ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1976, when it reached #3,407. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,407 places.

What names are similar to Salima?

If you like Salima, you might also like Echo, Ayane, Amane and Hatsune.

What should I know before naming my baby Salima?

Salima is an Arabic girl name meaning “safe, sound”. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.