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Salome

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningpeace · Hebrew

Salome is a Mexican girl name meaning “peace”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funSalome doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationSalome peaked in 1880, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Salomes too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Salome would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 6,725 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySalome has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Salomes, and counting.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Salomes? Head to Florida, where it's the #462 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025

08517018801920196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

FL rank #462UT rank #605CO rank #703NJ rank #718MA rank #761

Similar names

Unisex name: SalemUnisex name: RomeGirl name: SalmaGirl name: SallyGirl name: SalinaGirl name: Saleen
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Salome

Salome is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “peace”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1880s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Salome

What does the name Salome mean?

Salome means “peace” and comes from Hebrew. 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 Salome?

Salome is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Salome a boy or girl name?

Salome is a girl name. In 2025, 239 US girls were named Salome.

How popular is the name Salome?

Salome ranked #1,040 for US girls in 2025, given to 239 babies. Its best year was 1880, when it reached #518. Over the last five years it has climbed 372 places.

What names are similar to Salome?

If you like Salome, you might also like Serenity, Salem, Irene and Amani.

What should I know before naming my baby Salome?

Salome is a Mexican girl name meaning “peace”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, 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.