How Many People Are Named Salama?

Complete statistics for the name Salama: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Salama
Very Rare
Arabic

Salama means 'peace' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1 in 8,010,619 Americans have this name, making it very unique. The majority of people named Salama are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~2,241
Living in US
1 in 147,902
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peace
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Harmonious
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

253,441
Worldwide Bearers
#4,155
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
61,536
🇹🇿 Tanzania
44,419
🇴🇲 Oman
16,262
🇺🇬 Uganda
15,389
🇪🇬 Egypt
15,052
🇮🇩 Indonesia
14,906
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
14,484
🇮🇶 Iraq
9,825
🇯🇴 Jordan
8,216
🇵🇭 Philippines
8,092

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
41 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
30
Would be under 30 (71%)
12
Would be 30–60 (29%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 42 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
40
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Salama Through the Generations

Salama has seen steady growth since its peak in 2022 with nine births, but it remains a niche choice. Today, there are 41 people named Salama living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic suggests Salama is a name embraced by newer generations, maintaining its status as a fresh and contemporary option.

✨ Similar Names to Salama

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Salama's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Salama

How Many People Have the Name Salama?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,241 people in the United States currently share the name Salama. That works out to roughly 1 in every 147,902 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Salama a Common or Rare Name?

Salama is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Salama Mean?

Salama means "peace" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Salama in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Salama Most Popular?

The name Salama reached peak popularity in 2022, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Salama?

Approximately 2,241 people named Salama live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,241. That works out to roughly 1 in 147,902 Americans.

Is Salama a rare name?

Salama is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 147,902 Americans has this name.

What does the name Salama mean?

Salama means "peace" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Salama more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Salama are male and 100% are female.

When was Salama most popular?

Salama peaked in 2022 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,241
All-Time Births2,241
1 in X1 in 147,902
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2022
World Rank#4,155
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.