How Many People Are Named Salmah?

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

Salmah
Very Rare
Arabic

Salmah means 'safe' or 'protected', a rare name indeed, with only 1 in 6,280,299 Americans bearing it. There are just 53 people named Salmah in the US today, all under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~53
Living in US
1 in 6,280,299
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Safe, protected
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Secure Peaceful Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

76,212
Worldwide Bearers
#12,897
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
41,591
🇲🇾 Malaysia
28,124
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2,818
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,049
🇵🇭 Philippines
866
🇪🇬 Egypt
477
🇺🇬 Uganda
297
🇳🇬 Nigeria
265
🇧🇳 Brunei
213
🇶🇦 Qatar
100

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
53 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
53
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 53 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
44
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Salmah Through the Generations

Salmah saw its peak popularity in 2001 with seven births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, all 53 individuals named Salmah are under 30, indicating a name embraced by younger generations. This trend suggests Salmah will continue to be a fresh, contemporary option for parents seeking unique names.

✨ Similar Names to Salmah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Salmah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Salmah

How Many People Have the Name Salmah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 53 people in the United States currently share the name Salmah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,280,299 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Salmah a Common or Rare Name?

Salmah 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 Salmah Mean?

Salmah means "safe, protected" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Salmah Most Popular?

The name Salmah reached peak popularity in 2001, with 7 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 Salmah?

Approximately 53 people named Salmah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 53. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,280,299 Americans.

Is Salmah a rare name?

Salmah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,280,299 Americans has this name.

What does the name Salmah mean?

Salmah means "safe, protected" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Salmah more male or female?

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

When was Salmah most popular?

Salmah peaked in 2001 with 7 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 US53
All-Time Births53
1 in X1 in 6,280,299
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2001
World Rank#12,897
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.