Salim
- Meaning
- Safe, sound, unharmed
- Origin
- Arabic
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What does Salim mean?
Salim means “Safe, sound, unharmed”.
Salim belongs to Arabic vocabulary for being safe, sound, or unharmed. Its root is related to other words associated with peace and well-being, but the exact form is best explained through safety and soundness. Saleem is a common English spelling that makes the long vowel especially clear.
The Turkish form Selim shows how the name has moved into other languages, including its use by Ottoman rulers. Tanzanian diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim is a prominent bearer of the Arabic form. These connections give the name both a long historical reach and a recognizable modern presence. A family choosing Salim may value its hopeful meaning without treating it as a guarantee of health or fortune; the name expresses a wish rather than a prediction.
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How popular is Salim?
United States · 2025Explore how often Salim is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,328 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Salim
- 60 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 20.0% More than 2024
Salim over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,328 | 60 |
| 2024 | Boys | #2,664 | 50 |
| 2023 | Boys | #2,215 | 65 |
| 2022 | Boys | #2,586 | 53 |
| 2021 | Boys | #2,615 | 50 |
| 2020 | Boys | #2,800 | 44 |
| 2019 | Boys | #2,415 | 56 |
| 2018 | Boys | #2,441 | 54 |
| 2017 | Boys | #2,412 | 54 |
| 2016 | Boys | #2,383 | 55 |
| 2015 | Boys | #2,478 | 51 |
| 2014 | Boys | #2,701 | 45 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Salim
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Saleem
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Safe; sound; whole
Listed as a related name to Salim.
Selim
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Safe; sound
Listed as a related name to Salim.
Amir
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Prince or commander in Arabic; treetop in Hebrew
Shares an origin with Salim.
Jude
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Praised; to be generous, to be good to others
Shares an origin with Salim.
Zayden
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name; sometimes linked to growth
Shares an origin with Salim.
Kairo
Mostly boys- Meaning
- The victorious, through Cairo
Shares an origin with Salim.
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