Salimah

Girl name

Salimah has been given to 281 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It peaked in 1998.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

281

Peak year

1998 (13 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1969

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Salimah.

281 babies since 1973

281 babies since 1977

281 babies since 1979

281 babies since 1982

281 babies since 1985

282 babies since 1985

282 babies since 1986

282 babies since 1987

How popular is the name Salimah?

Salimah has been given to 281 babies in the U.S. since 1969. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Salimah peak?

Salimah peaked in 1998, when 13 babies were given the name.

Is Salimah a girl or boy name?

Salimah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Salimah are girls).

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