girl's name
Saleema
sah-LEE-mah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 215
Saleema is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 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 1988, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Saleema Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 35 |
How Popular Is Saleema?
In 2017, Saleema 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 Saleema 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 Saleema
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saleema Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saleema over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Saleema
- Arabic sah-LEE-mah
Sibling Names for Saleema
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saleema — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saleema
How popular is the name Saleema?
In 2017, Saleema 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 Saleema a girl's or a boy's name?
Saleema is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Saleema?
Saleema has 3 syllables.
When was Saleema most popular?
Saleema peaked in 1988, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.