boy's name
Salmane
sal-MAHN
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 641
Salmane is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Salmane is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 2015, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 23,580 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Salmane Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 185 |
How Popular Is Salmane?
In 2025, Salmane was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Salmane 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 Salmane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Salmane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Salmane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Salmane
- Pronunciation sal-MAHN
Sibling Names for Salmane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Salmane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Salmane
Is Salmane a girl's or a boy's name?
Salmane is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Salmane?
Salmane has 2 syllables.
When was Salmane most popular?
Salmane peaked in 2015, when 50 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Salmane a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Salmane currently ranks #1,273 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.