girl's name
Salema
suh-LEE-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 52
Salema is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 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 1980, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Salema Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Salema?
In 1998, Salema was given to 6 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 Salema 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 Salema
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Salema Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Salema over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Salema
- English suh-LEE-muh
Sibling Names for Salema
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Salema — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Salema
How popular is the name Salema?
In 1998, Salema was given to 6 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 Salema a girl's or a boy's name?
Salema is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Salema?
Salema has 3 syllables.
When was Salema most popular?
Salema peaked in 1980, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.