girl's name
Salimata
sah-lee-MAH-tah
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,780
France
#544
2025 births
Salimata is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Salimata is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 85 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 6,935 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Salimata Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 165 |
| 2000s | 325 |
| 2010s | 435 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 450 |
How Popular Is Salimata?
In 2025, Salimata was given to 85 babies in France, ranking #544 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Salimata Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Salimata
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Salimata Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Salimata over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Salimata
- Pronunciation sah-lee-MAH-tah
Sibling Names for Salimata
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Salimata — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Salimata
How popular is the name Salimata?
In 2025, Salimata was given to 85 babies in France, ranking #544 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Salimata a girl's or a boy's name?
Salimata is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Salimata?
Salimata has 4 syllables.
When was Salimata most popular?
Salimata peaked in 2025, when 85 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Salimata a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Salimata currently ranks #544 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.