boy's name
Salaam
sah-LAHM (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 74
Salaam is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Salaam Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Salaam?
In 2024, Salaam was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Salaam Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Salaam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Salaam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Salaam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Salaam
- Arabic sah-LAHM
Sibling Names for Salaam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Salaam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Salaam
How popular is the name Salaam?
In 2024, Salaam was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Salaam a girl's or a boy's name?
Salaam is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Salaam?
Salaam has 2 syllables.
When was Salaam most popular?
Salaam peaked in 1997, when 8 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.